
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Anisa Gire
Professional Titles
- Optometrist
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Anisa Gire, O.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Her specialties include contact lens fits for patients with corneal disorders, such as post-graft corneas and keratoconus; cosmetic contact lenses and scleral lenses, including PROSE. She also provides comprehensive eye examinations and is a member of Wilmer's Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye Team, treating patients with dry eye and ocular surface diseases, including Sjogren's Syndrome.
Dr. Gire earned her optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry. Her training includes a cornea and contact lens fellowship, also at the University of Houston College of Optometry, and a Prosthetic Replacement of the Ocular Surface Ecosystem (PROSE) fellowship at the Boston Foundation for Sight.
Centers and Institutes
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Sharing the Magic, Wilmer Insider (Apr. 2021)
Patients who receive specialty contact lenses pay it forward to save vision for others, Johns Hopkins University (Feb. 2021)
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 240-482-1100
- fax: 240-482-1105
Expertise
Education
Boston Foundation for Sight
Fellowship, 2008University of Houston College of Optometry
Fellowship, Cornea, 2008University of Houston College of Optometry
Medical Education, OD, 2007Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Humana
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- UnitedHealthcare
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
365 ratings, 149 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Provided excellent care in a relaxed, calm and comfortable manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Very professional, kind, great bedside manner. As a retired physician I feel lucky to have her as my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Excellent and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Dr Gire has been my eye doctor for about 5 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Dr. Anisa Gire is a good Provider. She is competent and easy to talk to because she is a good listener
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Dr. Gire checked my vision and said I am doing fine. I have found her to be a very kin, very professional, very skilled provider. I have the greatest respect for her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr. Gire personally met me in the waiting room and took me back herself.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Dr Gire is friendly sympathetic, and a highly competent professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Gire. She was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Dr. Gire is thorough, thoughtful and responsive. Takes time to answer questions and is helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Knowlegeable, prepared, excellent listener, kind, patient.Seeks practical solutions. Patient oriented.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Talented, professional, smart, easy to talk to
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Dr Anisa Gire is an excellent Optometrist. She is very knowledgeable, caring, thoughtful and professional. I feel very comfortable with her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Very through Explained procedure and findings
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Dr. Gire is wonderful. She is kind, attentive, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
The Doctor was very informative and I felt very comfortable in her presence.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Consistently outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
She is an outstanding professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Dr Gire is great. She has definitely helped me improve my eye problems
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
She is wonderful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Outstanding professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
My son is 32 year old young adult living with autism; Dr. Gire is very patient, knowledgeable, and understanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Very nice and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
My provider is kind, and professional. Dr. G make every effort to make my visits a joyful time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Dr. Gire is excellent. I was there for a routine eye care visit. She always takes time to talk to me about my chronic condition and gives me excellent advice on how to keep my eyes healthy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Great Doctor! I was seen timely and given good instructions for after care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/2/2025
Very pleased with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr. Gire was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
She was very professional, on time and explain things in a way easy for me to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Excellent, thorough, professional, informative, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr. Gire was the only person I dealt with at this appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2024
Very thorough and thoughtful. Great sense of humour.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr Gire is the absolute bestit's always a pleasure to see her! She is intelligent, knowledgeable, patient and always takes time to answer all of my questions. I have complete confidence in all of her suggestions when it comes to my eye care and feel extremely lucky to have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Almost all of the providers I've encountered at Johns Hopkins are excellent, but Dr. Gire stands out even among them. She is kind, patient and knowlegeable, and somehow always manages to get me into the office when I need a last minute appointment.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/3/2024
Very pleasant. Competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Dr. Gire always takes excellent care of me and is helpful and considerate in setting appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Doctor was prompt on time, friendly, pleasant communicating clearly!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Dr. Gire was very thorough and also quite personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Dr. Gire is an excellent opthalmologist that I have been seeing for many years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Dr. Gire is very professional. I am very happy with her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Gire has been a blessing to me. I am so grateful for her help.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
THe provider was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr Gire is very professional and knowledgeable while being friendly and personable. She is exceptional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
Excellent. Took great care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Outstanding provider. Direct and to-the-point. Exhibited a great level of skill.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Thoughtful, considerate provider who offers practical solutions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Excellent in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
The product (Prose Lens) changed my life drastically
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr. Gire is Excellent. She listens well, explains things clearly, she almost seems to anticipate what I am going to ask! She is professional, thorough, and personable. I have immense respect for Dr. Gire and the care and support she's offered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Dr. Gire is the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
Knowledgeable, articulate, remembers previous encounters, has helped solve issues that have arisen with my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr. Gire is always professional, caring, and attentive during my appointments. She has helped me to get the best vision possible. She answers every question and is always so warm and outgoing.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Dr. Gire is the best, she is my favorite physician! She is extremely professional and personable, which is fantastic since you can talk to her about anything while she is performing a procedure. I have zero anxiety when I'm in her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
I'm very pleased with her knowledge in what she dose and the way she explained my eye problems and most of all how she is handling things
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Gire is always efficient and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Knowledgeable, caring, personable, goes above and beyond to be helpfulDr
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Professional, listens, clear communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
I like Dr. Gire.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Dr Gire was thoughtful, had reviewed my file prior to my visit, was responsive to questions, and was exceedingly competent, knowledgeable and efficient. I deeply respect her expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr Gire is professional, personable and patient in answering my questions. She's the type of provider I want.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Dr Gire is awesome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
This provider was very good but only one of many related providers I have seen in this clinic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Everyone was very respectful, professional, and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr. Gire is wonderful. I believe she makes decisions and recommendations that are in my best interest.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Very helpful and friendly. Did not feel rushed. She answered all my question
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
I think Dr. Gire is a great eye doctor. She listens and has a warm personality, putting patients at ease. I am lucky to have her as my eye doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Dr. Gire is wonderful. She is thorough, thoughtful, amd listens. I am pleased to be her patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Really made an effort to understand my vision problems and provide a path forward to resolving them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr. Gire is outstanding. She is respectful, knowledgeable, and an outstanding listener/communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
I felt the visit was both efficient and empathetic. I enjoyed me experience/visit with Dr. Gire
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
I absolutely love Dr. Gire! She is not only extremely knowledgeable & explains my condition w/ patience but she's so friendly & she really cares! She's a major asset to Johns Hopkins!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr Gire is excellent. I appreciate that she can spend as much time as necessary to continue my health plan. Her care has made a significant difference in my quality of life.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Efficient, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr Gire is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr. Gire is professional and excellent at communicating.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Professional, knowledgeable friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Gire has been my eye doctor for many years. I look forward to seeing her during every visit. She is so great. She always makes you feel comfortable. She is also my husband's doctor and he feels the same way. No matter what the problem is, Dr. Gire resolves the issue. I am very grateful to have her as my doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Have gone to her for years. Like her a lot.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr Gire. Very knowledgeable, very careful, very positive and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
Dr Gire is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr. Gire is very professional and listens to her patients. My eyes needed a rather large prescription increase. Going to pick up.new lenses today.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/20/2024
Dr. Anisa is excellent, very professional and excellent human quality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Very articulate and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
She is an excellent provider. Am happy with her services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
The best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
I am a patient of Dr. Gire. I had an eye emergency over the weekend and Monday I messaged her through the portal. She responded right away and made time available in her busy schedule for me to come in so she could examine me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
I love Dr. Gire, she's always kind, efficient and makes you feel entirely at home. I feel that she gives excellent care and will continue to see her year after year.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr. Gire is very attentive and caring. Is is an excellent doctor and I appreciate her care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr. Gire did an excellent job of explaining my vision test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. Gire is always professional and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Sensitive, responsive and highest level of professional care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Experienced and knowledgeable. Friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Professional, knowledgeable, appropriately personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
She was excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Dr. Gire was her usual professional, thorough self!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Smooth visit as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Dr. Gire? is the VERY best doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
I would like a more detailed list of steps I need to follow after the doctor visit. And if clearer explanation of what issues were identified during this visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Dr. Gire has been my eye care provider for 3-4 years. She is highly competent and professional, and she is well acquainted with my vision history. She has an excellent patient manner with me. She explains thoroughly at my level of understanding (which is also pretty thorough). I count myself as lucky to have been directed to her care when we moved our eye care to Wilmer Institute.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/24/2024
No nurses/assistants. The answers were for the receptionist who was very cold and seemed to have a negative attitude
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Extremely knowledgeable. Provided simple solutions to the issue and wasn't quick to prescribe medication. I appreciate a provider that does that.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr. Gire is an excellent provider and I've been seeing her for years. Since we moved, it is a challenge to continue with this provider as I usually try to layer my appointments. On a couple occasions I used another provider due to scheduling, but I am very happy to be back with Dr, Gire.!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr Gire was very professional and answered all my concerns and questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Friendly professional helpful accessible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
She's excellent & friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/14/2024
Very professional and very competent; patient-friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Dr Gire always makes you feel comfortable. She explains procedures and tests at a simple level without talking down to me. I feel she is expert in her field and confident of the treatments she recommends. One thing that stood out on my first visit with Dr Gire is that she had reviewed my medical records.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Although I was able to get an appointment the day I called in (don't know if it was due to a cancelation or just an opening),the provider seemed rushed. Since I am older, I like to be able to ask if something could be repeated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
She is professional, intelligent, smart, friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
I was amazed at how quickly Dr. Gire got me into her office and how quickly the visit went. I was in and out in less than 15 minutes. I'd gone to a different doctor's office for the same thing and was there more than two hours. Dr. Gire is always extremely, kind respectful and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Dr. Gire is very kind and patient. I always feel welcome and knowing I'm in good hands.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
Dr Gire provided excellent care. She listened to my concerns, ran several tests, and explained the results in easy to understand terminology.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/6/2024
Professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Dr. Gire is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Dr. Gire us very attentive and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
She was friendly and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
I feel confident that the doctor knows what she is doing
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
She listens carefully and tells me results of tests clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Excellent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr Gire is the best in her field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Exceptional!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr. Gire provides exceptional care. I feel very fortunate that she is taking care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Dr. Gire is very nice and I have much confidence in her skill as a physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Anisa is the best !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
Dr. Gire is an excellent doctor who has given me the best care. My eyes have several conditions chief among them dryness which results in other more urgent issues. Dr. Gire started me on daily regimen to reduce the dryness and offer relief. She's gives thorough complete explanations, she's compassionate, warm, and caring. She's the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr. Gire was collaborative, and she took time to explain my eye situation. I very much appreciate it her treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Excellent doctor and very pleasant person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr. Gire is amazing!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Doctor Gire is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
This was my first appointment with Dr. Gire. She was very kind, thoughtful, professional and thorough. Her explanations helped me to understand why I needed to be referred to another specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Competent and very professional!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
I like Dr. Gire, but at this appointment I felt she had no idea what was happening with my eye...and then prescribed a $75 ointment that wasn't strictly necessary (it was for itching that might have just been allergies and not related to my primary complaint).
- 2 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Factory-like atmosphere. Check-in and check-out process is weirdly configured.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr. Gire is thorough, communicative, knowledgeable and super pleasant!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Dr Gire is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Dr. Gire is professional, very competent, and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Very responsive, knowledgeable, and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr. Gire is so nice and she saved my eyes and helped me see so much better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Prompt, thorough and very professional treatment by Dr. Gire. Went to appointment with a "problem" and left reassured, treated, with a plan of action and very much felt well taken care of medically.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr. Gire has excellent memory. She remembers all my problems we discussed about a year ago. I am impressed.