Dr. Rachel Bishop

OphthalmologyComprehensive Ophthalmologist
Bethesda, MD

Areas of Expertise

Comprehensive Eye Care
Refractive Surgery
Ocular Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Medication and Treatment–Related Ocular Side Effects
Low-Vision and Quality-of-Life Counseling

About Me

Dr. Rachel Jessica Bishop provides comprehensive eye care at the Wilmer Eye Institute locations in Frederick and Bethesda, Maryland. An assistant professor of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins, she brings decades of service in military and public health settings to her patient-focused practice. Before medicine, Dr. Bishop served as an officer in the U.S. Army. She completed medical school at the University of Pennsylvania and ophthalmology residency at Walter Reed, later leading refractive surgery and eye care for active-duty personnel and families.

After joining the U.S. Public Health Service, Dr. Bishop served as chief of the consult service at the National Eye Institute, caring for patients enrolled in NIH clinical trials and monitoring ocular effects of treatments across institutes. Her interests include dry eye disease—including ocular graft-versus-host disease—medication side effects, low-vision quality-of-life, and improving access to care through technology. Patients value her clear explanations, thoughtful counseling, and broad experience spanning academic, military, and federal medicine.

Training

  • MPH

    2010

    Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

    Masters / PhD
  • Ophthalmology

    2003

    Walter Reed National Military Medical Center

    Residency
  • Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Medical Doctor (MD)

    1999

    Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • Director’s Award

    2020

    National Eye Institute

  • Director’s Award

    2016

    National Institutes of Health

  • Commendation Medal

    2011

    U.S. Public Health Service

  • Meritorious Service Medal

    2006

    U.S. Army

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
MD
License Numbers
D0063847

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