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Dr. Rachel Bishop
Ophthalmology
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
- MPHJohns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public HealthMasters / PhD2010
- OphthalmologyWalter Reed National Military Medical CenterResidency2003
- Medical Doctor (MD)Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaMedical School1999
Awards & Honors
Director’s Award
National Eye Institute2020Director’s Award
National Institutes of Health2016Commendation Medal
U.S. Public Health Service2011Meritorious Service Medal
U.S. Army2006
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In:MD
- License Numbers:D0063847