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Esen Akpek, MD, Ophthalmology, Baltimore, MD

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Ophthalmology • Baltimore, MD

Anterior Segment Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery, Retinal Disease

Bendann Professor of Ophthalmology, Associate Professor of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Director of the Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye Clinic at Wilmer Eye Institute, Associate Director of the Jerome L. Greene Sjögren Center at Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center

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  • Office

    1800 Orleans Street
    Maumenee Lobby
    Baltimore, MD 21287
    Phone+1 410-955-5080
    Fax+1 410-955-0468

Summary

  • Ophthalmologist and leader in the fields of advanced corneal transplantation, stem cell transplantation, and ocular surface reconstruction procedures.
    Current positions at Johns Hopkins include the Bendann Professor of Ophthalmology, Director of the Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye Clinic at Wilmer Eye Institute, and Associate Director of the Jerome L. Greene Sjögren’s Center at the Bayview Medical Center.
    Has served as the Medical Director of CorneaGen, President of the Foster Ocular Immunology Society, Medical & Scientific Advisory Board member of the Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society, National Medical Director of KeraLink International, and Preferred Practice Patterns Committee member for the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
    Currently an Associate Editor for the journals Cornea and the American Journal of Ophthalmology Case Reports, and served on the editorial board of 6 other journals. Has published over 170 articles in peer-reviewed journals, several book chapters, editorials, and review articles.

Education & Training

  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1998 - 1999
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolFellowship, Ocular Immunology/Uveitis, 1996 - 1998
  • Hacettepe University FOM
    Hacettepe University FOMClass of 1991
  • Hacettepe University School of Medicine, English Preparatory School
    Hacettepe University School of Medicine, English Preparatory SchoolEnglish, 1984 - 1985
  • Ankara Girls’ Lycee
    Ankara Girls’ LyceeB.S., Science, 1981 - 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Included in the "Top 100 Most Influential Turkish People in Science and Medicine" Turkish Times Magazine, 2018
  • Senior Achievement Award American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2014
  • Included in the "Best Doctors in America" Consumers' Research Council of America, 2009
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • A Nonhealing Epithelial Defect in a Patient Experiencing Alcohol Use Disorder  
    Esen Akpek, MD, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Research Questions and Outcomes Prioritized by Patients with Dry Eye  
    Esen Akpek, MD, JAMA
  • Akpek EK, Smith RA, Am J Manag Care, 1/1/2013
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Books/Book Chapters

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    Chapter: Question 20: What are the indications and contraindications for the use of periocular corticosteroid injections? 
    Page 71 - 73Gupta A, Akpek EKEditors: Foster CS.SLACK Incorporated, New Jersey2012
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    Page 81 - 92Dokey A, Akpek EKEditors: Boyd S, Gutierrez AM, McCulley JP.Jaypee Highlights Medical Publishers2011
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    Chapter: Corneal gluing. 
    Page 34 - 37Suh L, Akpek EKEditors: Dunn JP, Langer PD.American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco2009
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Lectures

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    Tear Film and Ocular Surface Society meeting, Sicily, Italy. - 9/1/2013
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    Annual German Society of Ophthalmology Meeting (DOG), Berlin, Germany. - 9/1/2013
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    Cornea Center of Excellence at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary and Schepens Eye Research Institu - 9/1/2013
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Other

Authored Content

  • Gender-Specific Trends in Ophthalmologist Medicare CollectionsJanuary 2020

Press Mentions

  • FDA Approves New Treatment for Common Symptom of Dry Eye Disease
    FDA Approves New Treatment for Common Symptom of Dry Eye DiseaseMay 22nd, 2023
  • Novaliq Reports Positive Results for DED Treatment
    Novaliq Reports Positive Results for DED TreatmentApril 13th, 2023
  • Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the Eye
    Heavy Drinking Can Damage Every Part of the EyeJune 24th, 2022
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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Turkish, French

External Links

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