
Bryce St Clair, OD, MPH
Optometry
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Bryce St Clair
Professional Titles
- Optometrist
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Clinician
Background
Bryce St. Clair, O.D., M.P.H. is a multi-lingual optometrist who is interested in equalizing the health disparity in the United States. He is passionate about expanding both the healthcare and social systems in the United States to be more inclusive and diverse by empowering and treating patients of all backgrounds. He has a special interest in health literacy and access to care.
Dr. St. Clair graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in Romance languages and linguistics with a pre-optometry focus. From there, he continued his education at The Ohio State University, where he received his doctorate of optometry. After graduating, Dr. St. Clair completed his residency in ocular pathology at the University of Houston.
Dr. St. Clair specializes in the treatment and management of systemic diseases that affect the eye and visual system. He is particularly passionate about medical retina and uveitis care.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Five Questions for Bryce St Clair - Johns Hopkins Medicine (Jan. 2021)
Opinion: It's time to build the Red Line and other equitable transportation options in Baltimore - The Baltimore Banner (Aug. 2022)
Alumni Focus: The Ohio State University (September 2022)
Museums and parks add new shades with colorblindness glasses, Washington Post (January 12, 2023)
The secret to mirages has surprisingly little to do with your brain, PopSci (February 9, 2023)
Blue Light From Screens Could Impact Sleep, Public News Service (February 17, 2023)
Bridging the Gap — A New Clinic Provides Vision Care to Those in Need, Johns Hopkins Medicine (May 9, 2023)
Wait, Why Don’t Glasses Make Your Eyes Weaker Over Time?, Slate (September 30, 2023)
Is it still safe to use eyedrops? Answers to questions after warnings. The Washington Post (October 31, 2023)
Research Interests
public health, global eye care, medical retina, and uveitis
Research Summary
Dr. St. Clair’s research efforts focus on public health, accessibility of eye care, and health literacy.
Courses & Syllabi
Optometry Residency Co-Director
Honors
- Fellow of the American Academy of Optometry, American Academy of Optometry
- Top Doctors 2022, 2023, Baltimore Magazine
- Young OD of the Year, Maryland Optometric Association, 9/1/22
- Excellence in Clinical Outreach, The Ohio State University, 1/2/19
Memberships
- American Academy of Optometry
- American Optometric Association
- Maryland Optometric Association
- World Council of Optometry
- American Public Health Association
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
- 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
- phone: 410-583-2800
- fax: 410-583-2842
Expertise
Education
Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health
Graduate School, MPH, 2024University of Houston
Residency, 2020The Ohio State University College of Optometry
Medical Education, OD, 2019Insurance
- 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
338 ratings, 153 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 5/6/2025
Great service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2025
I wish he was a GP.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
He is thorough. Nice,caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2025
This provider was excellent, knowledgable and had great energy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
He was great! Very thorough and great communicator
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/31/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
I'm seeing better than I have in my whole entire life. Dr. St. Clair is amazing !!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2025
Dr. St Clair is knowledgeable, and professional. He Is approachable, and Is a very good listener. He takes great care of me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Good communicator. Seemed interested in my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/14/2025
Friendly and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
I am very pleased with Dr. Bryce St Clair. He is very knowledgeable, caring, and pleasant. I can't say enough good things about him, he is absolutely the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/7/2025
He was very good at listening to our concerns and engaging on clearing our questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
He was very nice explained everything he was doing was very thorough I'd like to see him every time I go here
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
He was great, kind and knowledgeable, he had familiarized himself with my medical record. He was thorough and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/11/2025
The way he interacts is unmatchable; he has the "Midas touch". He was and is always very attentive, caring and knowledgeable. In addition , he went above and beyond after my visit was over to make sure I received what I needed to obtain my contact lenses.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Dr St Clair and his assistant did a great job. They listened carefully to me and asked inciteful questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
Excellent provider-knowledgeable; intellectually and emotionally intelligent; listens; educates the patient; personable; respectful; highly competent-a joy to know, and a privilege to be In the care of Dr. Bryce St. Clair.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/4/2025
I really enjoy seeing Dr St Clair. He is funny, personable, and professional and takes the time to connect with me while providing excellent care. He explains things in a way that is easy for me to understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/31/2025
Dr St Clair is so knowledgeable and a caring provider. I only see him annually for my eye exams, but he remembers details about my personal life that we discussed last visit, which makes me feel like he just truly cares about me as a patient. He listens and explains things thoroughly to make sure I understand. He is very nice and has a great bedside manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Took good care of me and help me with things I didn't no I had
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
He was thorough, very pleasant and very encouraging!! I really enjoyed my visit and experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/28/2025
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Excellent clinical skills, personable provides education during visits
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
He was very professional, efficient, polite to me. I'm happy I had this visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Very satisfied.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
My vision actually improved in the 4 months since the last visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr. Bryce Patrick St. Clair listened respectfully to my concerns and provided immediate strategy and care to my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Dr. St Clair is very knowledgeable and an expert in his role.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/14/2025
Excellent and personable provider. Asset to JH.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. St Clair was a thorough, all business professional. I have an appointment to see him in January 2026.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
He's the greatestNeeds to learn a little more Italian
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
He was thorough and listened to how my visits normally go and provided a solution that makes sense.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Brilliant guy, and very helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/10/2025
Professional takes his time with his patients, listens to patients questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Very nice guy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
He described in details. I am satisfied
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Very helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Excellent caring clinician!! Quickly laid fears and concerns, Regarding a issue with my eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
He was very attentive, caring and thanked me for coming in because I needed immediate care. He diagnosed me in one visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr. Bryce Patrick St Clair is truly one of a kind.Knowledgeable, kind, compassionate, attentive, and genuine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Very professional, knowledgeable and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Both the technician and the doctor were excellent. I would rate both 100%.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
This was my first visit with this doctor. I was assigned to him because of changes to another doctor's availability. So, I was worried that I would not like him as much, but everything went great. I was very happy with the level of care and concern for my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/17/2024
Dr listened to my concerns about my eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Excellent service and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
Bryce is a wonderful provider. He takes his time to listen to his patients before making recommendations. I always feel like I am an active part of my care team and able to plan my care with my Provider as opposed to be "voluntold".
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Thank you for being so professional and also very approachable and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Knowledgeable, personable, efficient and effective. A perfect 10 out of 10!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
I'm glad to meet this doctor he took the place at [staff] who passed away. I have good confidence I will continue to get great care with this new guy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
I am very pleased with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. St. Clair is knowledgeable. He examined my eyes an concurred with the diagnosis given by my PCP. He recommended appropriate follow up care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Everything was good and clean
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
An excellent appointment. He was efficient, explained things perfectly, friendly, courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2024
Nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/18/2024
He is a wonderful person and physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2024
Excellent bedside manner. Appears very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Dr St Clair is excellent. He is knowledgeable; he explained everything in way I could understand; he listened to my concerns and addressed each one. He was very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Doc was wonderful. I felt very comfortable. My case is complicated and he listened to all my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
This is the only eye care doctor I ever want to see.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
This was my first time meeting Dr. St Clair and I really loved him and thought he was excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. St. Clair is FABULOUS!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
This was my first appointment with Dr. Bryce Patrick St Clair. He was very thorough and clear and I plan to continue to see him for all future appointments.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr. St Clair is great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr St Clair Beas very professional, explained what he was doing and answered all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr St Clair is fantastic! My eyes feel better and my vision is better.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr St Clair is very efficient, thorough and accomplished. Responds quickly to messages and very quick to update my care and records.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/21/2024
This was my first visit with Dr. St. Clair. I found him professional, knowledgeable, and engaging.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/18/2024
My first time coming. The doctor was very friendly and listen to why I was there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Outstanding and competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
My team of Drs were knowledgeable, professional and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Excellent communicator
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr. St. Clair explains the procedure and reason before executing it. Asks for questions and makes sure I understand what is being done. Detailed with care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Dr. St. Clair was excellent. The time to see him was not adequate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/8/2024
Excellent young eyecare professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
He is fantastic. Smart, attentive and explains things extremely well. I wish all Drs were like him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
The doctor was very nice and knew right away what I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Dr. St. Clair was fantastic! He had a great personality and I felt very comfortable with him! He was very light-hearted & jovial, and I actually enjoyed my visit with him. I am confident in his abilities as a physician & would see him in follow-up whenever necessary/warranted.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
I was very impressed with my provider and his care and how he explained my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
I was impressed with his knowledge and ability. I think provided a good solution to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Very concern
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/26/2024
He was great and super nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Dr. Bryce St. Clair is an excellent ophthalmologist. I met him for the first time at this visit. I am very impressed with his passion for eye care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
This was my first time seeing this Dr. And I could not be more pleased. In the past my visits have left me feeling pretty hopeless - but I was encouraged and happy. Would highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
I came in very late on a Friday afternoon, and Bryce was the only eyecare provider available. He agreed to see me after what must've been a very long day. He took the time to examine my eyes due to a concern about symptoms of retinal detachment in my right eye. His dedication is commendable. It turns out I had a tear in my retina that required laser surgery the following Monday. Thank you, Bryce!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Excellent follow-through to solve problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
My first visit with this ophthalmologist and he was informative, easy to talk to and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Provider very nice. Explained everything in a way I could understand. Very well mannered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/17/2024
He is very approachable and very friendly. He teaches well with the student doctor next to him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
He is very scrupulous and explain things always very well and makes me feel she sees "me" and not the nth patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Very nice and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Provider very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Good sense if humor. Very personable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Very nice pleasant seemed to know his specialty
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
I have seen him for a few years. I trust him as a doctor and also like him as a person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Great provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Fully Professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Doctor thoroughly explained issues with my eyes and listened to my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Dr. St Clair was great. First visit with him for a standard eye exam. He puts patient as ease, is very kind, felt like I wasn't a new patient given the friendly rapport. Look forward to having future eye care from him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Bryce is a rare and exceptional optometrist. His deep knowledge with genuine care were evident as he thoroughly explained his observations during the eye exam and promptly referred me for imaging to rule out any underlying issues. Bryce's extensive cultural awareness and understanding make it easy to connect with him on a deeper level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/3/2024
Mr. St Clair was very professional, courteous, and I had questions he was able to answer, and I was able to understand them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Dr. St. Clair is absolutely amazing. Really bright, friendly, helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Dr st Clair conduct and very detail examination, and explains medical subject in a very easy to understand. He is very knowledgeable, courteous, and makes sure patient fully understand and happy with visit outcome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/27/2024
Dr. St. Clair has an exceptional manner that is friendly, supportive, attentive and always left me feeling that my questions had been understood and thoroughly and clearly answered.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
I had an eye exam at Wilmer GreenSpring Station with a new optometrist. He was thorough and made me feel comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Excellent patient education given by Dr. St. Clair
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Dr. Bryce St. Clair is an exemplary provider! He is very knowledgeable, kind, and thorough and patient during the eye exams. He encourages questions, Is respectful, and does not make you feel rushed. I highly recommend Dr. St Clair to my family, friends and colleagues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/13/2024
Excellent; felt well care for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
He was helpful is talking about my eye problem
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Personable. Encouraging
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Friendly, kind, knowledgeable, personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Fantastic eye doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Very energetic
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Dr. St. Clair is wonderful, respectful and very knowledgeable. He is compassionate and understanding and I truly appreciate that in a Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2024
Very niceVery helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr. St. Clair was an excellent addition to my care team.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Very through and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
First time I have seen Dr. St. Clair .He explained everything in the best possible way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Dr St Clair is terrific. He is extremely thorough and even helped me find a lower cost drug.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/29/2024
Great job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
His quick reponse to my condition and how I was being treated for the wrong condition by Patient First with whom I went on Sunday to treat my eye problem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
All was well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Friendly and informative. Genuine concern for my daughter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr. St. Clair is very helpful in explaining my diagnosis and long term options. I appreciate the time he takes to explain and answer questions. His passion for providing accessible health care is obvious.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. St. Clair is outstanding; I have confidence in the care he delivers.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr. StClair was very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Excellent customer service, very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/9/2024
I loved Dr. St. Clair. He was fantastic. Thorough, friendly, gentle. Best eye exam I have ever had, to be honest. I will definitely see him again.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
First visit. Very happy with my visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Love his manner and professionalism. Have recommend him and this location
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
Dr St Clair is an outstanding Opthomologist!! I have given his name to several friends!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/5/2024
He was wonderful and explained everything very well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Dr St Clair was very good. I want to see him for these visits in the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Excellent provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Five star provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
The appointment went very well
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2024
Very Pleasant he let me know step by step what was going to take place
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Very knowledgeable!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr. St Clair was pleasant and caring, he explained things clearly. Great provider with an warm and welcoming personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/6/2024
Great service very respectful Well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Very good and capable clinician
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Very friendly and very informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Very attentive, personable, and thorough.