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Fasika A. Woreta

Fasika A. Woreta, MD, MPH

Cornea and External Diseases

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients
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Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Fasika A. Woreta

Professional Titles

  • Director - Ophthalmology Residency Program
  • Director - Eye Trauma Center
  • Eugene de Juan, MD Professor of Ophthalmic Education
  • Vice Chair of Education, Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Background

Fasika A. Woreta, M.D., M.P.H. is a cornea and cataract specialist and the Eugene de Juan, M.D. Professor of Ophthalmic Education at Wilmer Eye Institute’s Baltimore and Columbia locations. Her expertise is in in corneal and external eye diseases, including complex cataracts and anterior segment reconstruction following trauma.

Dr. Woreta is currently the director of the Eye Trauma Center and the director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program at the Wilmer Eye Institute.

An associate professor of ophthalmology, Dr. Woreta received her M.D. degree from the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine and her M.P.H. degree from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She completed her residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, then completed a fellowship in cornea and refractive surgery at the Bascom-Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, as well as an accident and emergency and cataract fellowship at Moorfields Eye Hospital.

Centers and Institutes

Wilmer Eye Institute Research

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

  • Fireworks and Eye Safety: What You Need to Know, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Nov. 2021)

    Mentoring as Our Mission: Enhancing Diversity in the Ophthalmology Pipeline, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Oct. 2021)

    Assessing IOL options for cataract patients,  Ophthalmology Times (Jun. 2021) 

    Diversity in Ophthalmology and Beyond: Navigating inequities and overcoming the hurdles to a more diverse and inclusive field, Millennial Eye (Mar./Apr. 2021 Issue)

    Celebrating Black History Month at Wilmer, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Feb. 2021)

    Research to Prevent Blindness and American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Grants for Big Data Research to Improve Patient Care,  American Academy of Ophthalmology (Aug. 2020)

    Partnering to Restore Sensation, One Wilmer (May 2020)

    Ensuring Quality Outcomes in Education and Care, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Feb. 2020)

Research Summary

Dr. Woreta’s research interests include ophthalmic trauma, quality improvement and high-value care, as well as medical education. She holds a number of national leadership positions, including being Vice President of the American Society of Ophthalmic trauma (ASOT) and the ASOT representative to the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Honors

Physician of the Year, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 12/1/19

Locations

  1. Howard County Medical Pavilion
    • 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
      • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS

      Fellowship, 2013

      University of Miami Jackson Health

      Fellowship, Cornea and Refractive Surgery, 2012

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Residency, Ophthalmology, 2011

      Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

      Graduate School, MPH, 2007

      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

      Medical Education, MD, 2007

      Board Certifications

      Ophthalmology

      American Board of Ophthalmology, 2013

      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

      4.7 out of 5

      188 ratings, 87 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.

      Overall Rating by Patient
      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.5 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/25/2025

        Excellent doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        Dr. Woreta is THE best. Extremely knowledgeable. Great communicator. Cares about her patients. I trust her completely.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        She is the best

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        Excellent no complaints at all she's a great doctor.

        3 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        Nice and professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/16/2025

        I have had consistently great care at Wilmer.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        I have great confidence in her. I learned more from her in one visit, than I did during the entire 10 plus years I was a patient of my previous eye specialist.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        She is very engaging and experienced

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/18/2024

        Great !!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/18/2024

        My provider was very caring, kind and patient.

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

        Dr. Woreta is very caring and compassionate. I have some unique issues and she accommodates me all the time.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/11/2024

        Dr. Fasika Woreta took the time to educate me about my treatment options and the possible outcomes that helped me make informed decision.

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

        She is excellent and doesn't rush youVery polite and caring

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

        Dr. Woreta listened well and gave me options for helping my problem. The clinic was very crowded and the care felt a little rushed, but she also took the time to listen to my individual situation and schedule my surgery accordingly.

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

        She was very concerned about my problem and and want me to see another eye doctor in the Bethesda office.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/27/2024

        Dr Woreta is an excellent doctor. She is very knowledgeable and treats patients with respect and caring, So glad she is practicing at the Columbia office.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/20/2024

        Professional and knowledgeable Listens and is attentive. Decsnt personality. Explains clearly and is humble person.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2024

        My provider was very helpful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/12/2024

        Excellent

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

        Provider=Fasika Ambachew Woreta. Dr. Woreta is an excellent doctor and surgeon. She performed cataract on both eyes, first one in combination with a Vitrectomy. She's excellent at her profession and compassionate in her practice.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/17/2024

        I have been to the howard county office as well as the baltimore wilmer, which was the site of my recent visit. The experience at rhe baltimore wilmer was superior.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/9/2024

        Wonderful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/9/2024

        Excellent! Thorough,! Very strong communication and explanations

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2024

        Dr woreta handled my visit appropriately. Her assistants who did testing beforehand were excellent and were happy to answer my questions

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/2/2024

        She is very knowledgeable and explainsEverything In detail

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/19/2024

        Best doctor ever! I had cataract surgery and have no issues. Dr. Woreta is special-she really listens and cares.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/13/2024

        Dr. W is a specialist that has been monitoring my eyes for several years. I would never consider going anywhere else.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/11/2024

        Had a student with her and introduced him

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2024

        I appreciate Dr. Woreta's care for me.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2024

        Very good doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/4/2024

        Talented, professional, courteous, and caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/28/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/28/2024

        Extremely qualified with great expertise in their field of speciality.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/27/2024

        Excellent! Everything went well for this Post-Op visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/13/2024

        Very good excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/31/2024

        Dr.Woreta,'s visit was very good She is professional and highly experience.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2024

        She examined my eyes well for cateracts and told me when I should return for the next visit for check up.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2024

        She seems very well qualified

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2024

        Very professional and has a great manor when dealing with her patients.

        3 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/24/2024

        Limited contact with provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/23/2024

        She's excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/19/2024

        Dr. Woreta is an excellent physician, an exemplary asset to Johns Hopkins in the hospital's mission to provide quality care to their patients.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/17/2024

        Very happy with this provider. Very thorough very knowledgeable very caring.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/17/2024

        Dr. Woreta is a wonderful doctor that I trust completely.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/17/2024

        As always Dr. Woretta is a very competent, but incredibly overscheduled professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/12/2024

        She was very detailed, friendly and respectful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/10/2024

        Excellent.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/9/2024

        Excellent professional service

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/3/2024

        Team and doctor were excellent

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

        Dr Woreta is excellent on all relevant dimensions

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/19/2024

        Excellent

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/19/2024

        Professional, prompt, polite and addressed concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/18/2024

        She was phenomenal, she saved my eye

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/14/2024

        Dr. Woreta is very knowledgeable of my eye condition and is providing appropriate care.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/4/2024

        Waited over an hour for service

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

        Dr. Woreta is absolutely the best provider that I have encountered while a patient at John's Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.

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

        She is tops.

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

        Very knowledgeable.

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

        The people I interfaced with for this did an excellent job in communicating with me and responding to my concerns. One reason that I chose this provider was for the location in Columbia. My only concern was the fact that the medical procedure that I require needed to be done in Downtown Baltimore. I can drive there, but my wife is anxious about driving in the city.

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

        Excellent, she care about my health and I know that she wants the best for me.

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

        The doctor was excellent, I had no problem there.

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

        Always friendly and courteous

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

        Excellent

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

        All good

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

        Dr. Fasika Woreta is one of the best doctors I met in the US since I moved to the US 25 years ago.

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

        Doctor Woreta is the ophthalmologist I have ever seen.

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

        Provider was very. Good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/26/2024

        Excellent , professional

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        She is the best doctor I ever had. She is very nice respectful she listen to me.

        3 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        I was at the office three hours and spent no more than 15 minutes with the doctor.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        My provider is outstanding. She is knowledgeable and truly an expert in her field. She is kind and caring, and she listens.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/24/2024

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        Excellent in every way!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/17/2024

        Very congenial and wonderful provider. Always responds and with respect.

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

        Excellent.

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

        She has a very pleasant attitude when asked questions or concerns.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/2/2024

        Best doctor you could ever asked for

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/2/2024

        She is a very good provider

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/20/2024

        She was excellent as always.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/19/2024

        Dr. Woreta is a personable and attentive professional who shows complete concern and commitment to making sure that my health issues are addressed and treated promptly. I have a sense of comfort knowing that she shows a genuine concern for my health.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/19/2024

        Professional listened to concerns and addressed them

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/15/2024

        Dr. Woreta is the very best.

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

        She is very thorough, friendly, does not rush you and offers suggestions or alternatives to suit your situation.

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

        Excellent provider.