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Cindy Xinji Cai

Cindy Xinji Cai, MD

Retina and Vitreous Diseases

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4.8 of 5 stars186 ratings, 64 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Cindy Xinji Cai

Professional Titles

  • The Jonathan and Marcia Javitt Rising Professor
  • Jonathan and Marcia Javitt Rising Professor of Ophthalmology

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Background

Cindy X. Cai, M.D., is the Jonathan and Marcia Javitt Rising Professor of Ophthalmology and a retina specialist seeing patients at the Wilmer Eye Institute’s locations in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Her primary focuses are in medical and surgical retina treatments, including:  diabetic retinopathy, diabetic macular edema, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular occlusion, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, epiretinal membrane, and macular hole, among others.

Dr. Cai graduated summa cum laude with a major in biology at Columbia University and received her M.D. from the Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in New York. She completed her medical internship at Mercy Medical Center in Baltimore and her ophthalmology residency training at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She received her vitreoretinal surgery fellowship training at Duke Eye Center.

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Additional Academic Titles

Assistant Professor of Medicine

Research Summary

Dr. Cai’s research focuses on utilizing medical informatics to leverage social, clinical, and retinal imaging data to develop approaches for personalized medicine that take into account both medical and social aspects of patient care.

A former awardee of the prestigious Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship, Dr. Cai has been recognized for her innovative research with numerous awards and research grants and is pursuing a master’s degree in Applied Health Sciences Informatics at Johns Hopkins.

Honors

  • National Eye Institute Travel Grant, ARVO, 6/1/19
  • Vitreoretinal Surgery Foundation Research Award, 6/1/18
  • Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship Award, 5/1/18
  • Mitchell Prize, Wilmer Eye Institute, 5/1/18
  • Research Scholar Honoree, Ophthalmology Times, 1/1/17
  • AOA Carolyn L. Kuckein Student Research Fellowship, Columbia University, 5/1/11
  • Summa Cum Laude, Columbia University, 5/1/09
  • Phi Beta Kappa Society, Columbia University, 5/1/09

Memberships

  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO),

    Member

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO),

    Member

  • American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS),

    Member

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
      • 1800 Orleans Street, Wilmer B1-70, Baltimore, MD 21287
      • Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
        • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093

        Expertise

        Education

        Duke University Hospital

        Fellowship, Vitreoretinal Surgery, 2020

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Residency, Ophthalmology, 2018

        Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

        Medical Education, MD, 2014

        Board Certifications

        Ophthalmology

        American Board of Ophthalmology, 2020

        Insurance

        Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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        • 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

        4.8 out of 5

        186 ratings, 64 reviews

        The 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.

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        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
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          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/27/2025

          Great attention to detail &creative solutions

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/24/2025

          Everyone was professional and knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/23/2025

          A very good experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/17/2025

          I am lucky to have found Dr Cai as a physician to follow me and my macular degeneration. She is knowledgeable, explains things clearly, is kind and compassionate.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/10/2025

          Dr. Cai was great and has helped me get to the specialist I need for the care of my situation.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/3/2025

          Dr. Cai is one of the best doctors I've had.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/27/2024

          Very professional and thorough

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/27/2024

          They were very professional in all means.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/23/2024

          On time, very professional, listened carefully and answered my questions. could be a little more friendly. Maybe this is true of most specialists

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/13/2024

          Customer service was second to none.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/13/2024

          Wonderful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/2/2024

          She's very courteous and knowledgeable.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/25/2024

          No problems. Competent, kind and capable.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/25/2024

          Very good and busy.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/18/2024

          The man who took photos of my eyes was very nice as was the young lady who asked me questions and had me do the eye test. Dr. Cai Is outstanding. She is professional, kind, thorough, easy to understand, and very pleasant to work with. I appreciate this outstanding visit to Wilmer Eye Clinic.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/15/2024

          Excellent provider explains condition, test results and needed follow-up.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/15/2024

          Competent, professional, caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/8/2024

          Dr Cai - always very professional and makes sure I have the best treatment available for my condition.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/8/2024

          Competent, caring and consistent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/1/2024

          Dr. Cai is super efficient and competent. And asked about my life activities. And she is hugely accommodating to my schedule If needed. I truly appreciate her exceptional care!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/1/2024

          Listened to my concerns and responded appropriately

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/25/2024

          Very professional and excellent Dr.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/25/2024

          Very thorough and responds to me in a professional yet understanding manner.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/24/2024

          Excellent!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/14/2024

          She is extremely interested in her patients as she asked a lot of background information.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/4/2024

          Dr.Cai is a true professional with a heart of gold. I'm very thankful to be her Patient!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/27/2024

          She remembered me! Asked about my mom!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/27/2024

          Very friendly and knowledgeable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/27/2024

          Dr Cai very professional and knowledgeable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/26/2024

          The best deal

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/26/2024

          Good health provider, great support and help in health prevention.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/20/2024

          Outstanding professional. Kind and welcoming

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/23/2024

          Provider was professional, excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/23/2024

          To me she is a TOP DOC.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/23/2024

          She was very friendly and does a thorough exam.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2024

          I was good

          3 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/22/2024

          Dr. Cai is personable, friendly, and seems to be very competent. As a patient what I would value even more is Dr. Cai taking time to describe in detail what her analysis and tests are showing her. In other words, I've had a number of visits in almost a year, and I would greatly value her opinion in stating what changes she is seeing from visit to visit which would serve as a trend indicator for me as a patient.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          Nice

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          Dr. Cai is a fantastic doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/12/2024

          Very proficient and professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/9/2024

          Dr. Cai has all the attributes of a great physician. In addition to being extremely intelligent, she is very respectful, courteous, well-spoken and organized. I feel very fortunate to be one of her patients.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/2/2024

          Always a pleasant visit with Dr Cai

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/2/2024

          She is very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/29/2024

          She is compassionate, has sense of humor, gentle, knowledgeable, relates to me and my daughter very well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/29/2024

          Kind, very knowledgeable.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/26/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/15/2024

          Dr Cai is knowledgeable, competent, kind and compassionate. I fell blessed to have found her as a specialist for my condition.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/26/2024

          Provider was the ultimate in professionalism and care of the patient

          3 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/24/2024

          Not enough time to talk to the provider or provider to explain the questions

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/22/2024

          Provider takes pride in making sure each patient is well taking care of and clearly explains how your medical condition is progressing.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/22/2024

          Dr. Cai requested the appropriate testing and gave me the consultation that I needed concerning my plan of care. Good job.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/20/2024

          Dr Cai is a caring and competent provider committed to her patients.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/20/2024

          Dr Cai responded to my concerns very efficiently

          3 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/13/2024

          The doctor is a retinal specialist I've now seen three times. A recently diagnosed health condition has resulted in among other things, retinal hemorrhaging, which the doctor is monitoring. (Previous visits were in late December 2023 and January 2024.)

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2024

          I find Dr. Cai to be outstanding in her professionalism and concern for my understanding of what she is doing and why.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/29/2024

          Cindy Cai is one of the best providers I have ever had in all of my adult life.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/22/2024

          Dr Cai is the best!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/22/2024

          Dr Cai is very professional and always helpful

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/22/2024

          The best

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/15/2024

          Very attentive, methodical about the exam. Responds to patient questions about advancements in eye disease.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/15/2024

          Thorough, easy to talk to, professional and explains things well. Excellent. I am glad I have her as my doctor.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/8/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/1/2024

          Very thorough.