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Jithin Yohannan

Jithin Yohannan, MD, MPH

Glaucoma

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4.8 of 5 stars310 ratings, 100 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Malayalam
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Jithin Yohannan

Professional Titles

  • Boone Pickens Rising Professor of Ophthalmology

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

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Background

Jithin Yohannan, M.D., M.P.H. is Boone Pickens Rising Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His practice specializes in medical, laser, and surgical treatment of glaucoma, focusing on minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS) and new glaucoma surgical devices. He also performs both routine and complex cataract surgery. Dr. Yohannan also specializes in the surgical management of complex problems of the anterior segment (front of the eye). These problems include issues arising after trauma or prior surgery gone wrong, such as dislocated intraocular lenses (IOL) or iris and pupil defects.

Dr. Yohannan earned his bachelor’s degree in biochemistry from New York University, where he graduated summa cum laude. He then received his medical and master of public health degrees from Johns Hopkins University. He completed an ophthalmology residency at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. From there, he served as a fellow in glaucoma and advanced anterior segment surgery at the University of Toronto. Dr. Yohannan then returned to Wilmer to serve as Assistant Chief of Service for one year, after which he joined the glaucoma division. 

Dr. Yohannan holds a joint appointment at the Malone Center of Engineering in Healthcare. He leads a lab that focuses on using artificial intelligence algorithms to aid in the diagnosis and management of glaucoma patients. He has a background in biostatistics, epidemiology, and mathematics, which enables this effort. His group has developed AI models that forecast high-risk glaucoma patients and is focused on translating these models for clinical application. Additionally, his group aims to understand how we can optimize structural and functional glaucoma testing to improve the detection of glaucoma worsening. 

Dr. Yohannan also has a clinical and research interest in novel surgical devices used to treat glaucoma. These devices promise to make glaucoma surgery safer and easier to recover from.

Lab Website

Wilmer Glaucoma ML - Lab Website

Research Summary

Dr. Yohannan research focuses on using artificial intelligence algorithms to improve the tests that we use to diagnose and monitor glaucoma. He has a background in biostatistics, epidemiology, and mathematics which enables this effort. The ultimate goal of this research is to detect glaucoma and determine when it is worsening more accurately. The results of this work will ultimately help guide doctors who are managing glaucoma to make better treatment decisions.

Dr. Yohannan also has a clinical and research interest in novel surgical devices used to treat glaucoma. These devices hold the promise of making glaucoma surgery safer and easier to recover from.

Selected Publications

  • Yohannan J, Boland MV, Ramulu P. The Association Between Intraocular Pressure and Visual Field Worsening in Treated Glaucoma Patients. J Glaucoma 2021.

  • Yohannan J, Cheng M, Da J, Chapagain S, Sotimehin A, Bonham LW, Mihailovic A, Boland M, Ramulu P. Evidence-Based Criteria for Determining Peripapillary OCT Reliability. Ophthalmology. 2020 Feb;127(2):167-176. 

  • Pham AT, Ramulu PY, Boland MV, Yohannan J. The Effect of Transitioning from SITA Standard to SITA Faster on Visual Field Performance. Ophthalmology 2021:S0161-6420(21)00237–2. 

  • Shuldiner SR, Boland MV, Ramulu PY, ...Yohannan J. Predicting eyes at risk for rapid glaucoma progression based on an initial visual field test using machine learning. PLoS One 2021;16:e0249856.

  • Villasana GA, Bradley C, Ramulu P, Unberath M, Yohannan J. The Effect of Achieving Target Intraocular Pressure on Visual Field Worsening. Ophthalmology. Published online September 8, 2021:S0161-6420(21)00645-X. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2021.08.025 

Honors

  • NIH K23 Award, 2021
  • Malone Center for Engineering in Healthcare Seed Grant, 2019
  • American Glaucoma Society MAPS Research Grant, 2018
  • Coulson Award for House Staff, Johns Hopkins Medicine, 2017
  • Mitchell Prize for Resident Research, Wilmer Eye Institute, 2016
  • Global Health Field Research Grant, Johns Hopkins Center for Global Health, 2013
  • Delta Omega Public Health Honors Society, Johns Hopkins University, 2012
  • National Eye Institute Travel Grant, ARVO, 2012
  • TL1/T32 Pre-doctoral Clinical Research Training Grant, National Institutes of Health, 2011
  • Bright Focus Glaucoma Research Grant, Bright Focus Foundation, 7/2/23
  • Epstein Award, ARVO Foundation, 5/1/23

Memberships

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Water's Edge
      • 4692 Millennium Drive, Belcamp, MD 21017
      • Howard County Medical Pavilion
        • 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044

        Expertise

        Education

        University of Toronto Health

        Fellowship, 2018

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Residency, Ophthalmology, 2017

        Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

        Medical Education, MD, 2013

        Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

        Graduate School, MPH, 2012

        Board Certifications

        Ophthalmology

        American Board of Ophthalmology, 2020

        Insurance

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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

        310 ratings, 100 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 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Explained Things Clearly
        Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
        Provider Knew Medical History
        Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
        Provider Showed Respect
        Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
        Provider Spent Enough Time
        Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/18/2025

          Great doctor, great group , poor front desk performance.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/11/2025

          Dr. Yohannan is extremely competent, thorough, listens and answers questions patiently.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/11/2025

          Very informative

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

          Thx for great help

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

          Answered multiple questions patiently and thoroughly. I feel very comfortable with him. He is knowledgeable and caring.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/4/2025

          Dr Yohannan is an excellent physician and answers all questions given to him.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/4/2025

          Dr. Yohannan was personable and gave me good information

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 3/4/2025

          Eye pressure was good. He said to eliminate [ ] and add [ ]also to my left eye twice a day. I had eye appointment next day, with Dr. [ ], and had high pressure.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/25/2025

          Overall I felt the customer service was excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/24/2025

          Excellent physician. Very nice, knowledgeable & efficient. I felt very at ease and confident of my well being in his & his staffs care.

          3 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/18/2025

          I felt that he spent too little time talking to me about my glaucoma. I don't feel assured that the surgery went well.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/18/2025

          Very kind.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 2/4/2025

          Dr Yahonnan was very thorough, explained in detail about my condition .

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/29/2025

          Organized, efficient, explained all procedures.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/29/2025

          Excellent specialist

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/28/2025

          Knowledgeable , caring, listens well, do not feel rushed

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/28/2025

          The doctor was fine. I think the issue was my low blood sugar after waiting so long.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/28/2025

          Very routine follow-up, the usual good visit

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

          The Dr was fantastic though clearly very busy and possibly overbooked. I think you need more glaucoma specialists or other docs to triage load.

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

          He is terrific

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

          Dr. Yohannan is one of the best doctors I've ever had. He took the time to explain my eye health and answer all my questions about glaucoma in a way that was easy to understand. His kind and approachable manner made me feel completely at ease throughout my appointment.

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

          Very knowledgeable, and caring

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

          I am very pleased with the provider and have shared their information with other friends.

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

          The physician listened to my concernsThe physician examined my eyes and referred me to the proper physician for retina care.

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

          He was polite and informative.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/14/2025

          Warm and caring

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/14/2025

          Excellent doctor in every respect -- expertise, knowledge, compassion.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 1/7/2025

          Very easy to talk to and also the resident

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 12/3/2024

          Excellent

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

          Excellent

          3 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 11/26/2024

          Very courteous, knowledgeable, easy to communicate with.

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

          Dr. Yohannan is an incredibly talented surgeon and overall a top notch doctor. He is very knowledgeable, has tremendous skill, great bedside manner and I would not hesitate at all in referring someone to him.

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

          Dr Yohannan is outstanding

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

          Always impressed by Dr. Yohannan skill and knowledge. Certainly one of the leaders in his speciality

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/29/2024

          Excellent communication and care

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/29/2024

          Best eye doctor amd the most knowledgeable..

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/28/2024

          Very care they make sure that you are taking good care

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/22/2024

          First visit, liked the doctors

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/21/2024

          Great experience and good bedside manners.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/15/2024

          He was good once I got to see him

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

          No problems with procedure

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/8/2024

          Doctor Yohannan listened to my input and helped me make a decision about the timing of my surgery. He is very thorough.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          Provider seemed knowledgeable and had good bed side manners

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          Very thorough

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          He was very attentive and helpful.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 10/1/2024

          Very professional and courteous

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/24/2024

          Consummate professional

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/24/2024

          Everyone conducted themselves in a professional manner.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/24/2024

          Dr. Yohannan is one the physicians that I have had.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/24/2024

          Appeared to take his time reviewing all the test I had, explained condition of vision problems and what needed to be done.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/17/2024

          Dr. Yohannan has a wonderful bedside manner, calm delivery of difficult news, straightforward with expectations, offered complete list of treatment options, and proceeded conservatively through options until surgery was best way to treat. He was a leader of his team during surgery, and I felt very comfortable under his care.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/17/2024

          I like Dr. Yohannan. He's always cheerful. He is very thorough and takes his time to explain things and answer questions. Both of the surgeries he has done on my eyes have been fine.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/17/2024

          Dr. Yohananon is very knowledgeable and skillful in his field. Glad he was the one doing my surgery.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 9/17/2024

          Professional yet friendly and ease to talk with him.

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

          No issues

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

          Very knowledgeable

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

          The doctor was professional, but he wasn't the same doctor I see regularly

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

          Very professional and focused.

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

          The doctor was great

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

          Was having cataract sirgery, was very happy with the care I received.

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

          Was a pleasure to deal with

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

          Very professional and knowledgeable.

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

          Everyone from Wilmer provided the best care!! Very pleased with the experience and the great outcome..

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/21/2024

          Dr was nice and caring

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/20/2024

          He is a very nice humble man. He cares a lot and he was fully dedicated to the job with passion. I will appreciate him to handle my second procedure by himself for a very final good result without any repetition again.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/20/2024

          Outstanding Doctor - knowledgable and efficient

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/6/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/6/2024

          Very good

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 8/6/2024

          Knowledgable, excellent communicator, top of his profession

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/30/2024

          D Yohannan seems very knowledgeable and has a very agreeable manner.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/30/2024

          Excellent experience

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/30/2024

          Very professional.

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

          Excellent care and very knowledgeable

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/22/2024

          Very good fast and out.all went very good .

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/16/2024

          Dr Yohannan is the best, so happy that he is my doctor. He is the best eye surgeon I ever had.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/16/2024

          Dr. Yohannan is an excellent doctor . He is very caring and explains everything so I can understand.

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

          Very thorough

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

          Excellent

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

          Dr Yohannan is an excellent Dr

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/8/2024

          Dr. Jithin Yohannan performed an excellent cataract surgery on me that turned out to be very successful.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/2/2024

          Dr. Yohannan is someone I trust for his professionalism, effort to provide the best care for me and willingness to engage in dus issuing and offer options.

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 7/2/2024

          Friendly

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/25/2024

          Excellent

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/25/2024

          Dr. Yohannan is great!

          4 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/20/2024

          Everything was fine, just had to move from room to room to get different things done

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/20/2024

          I visited the Dr Yohannan to get a second opinion about a diagnosis my local doctor had provided. I was very pleased with the speed in which I was given an appointment and the thoroughness of the care provided.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 6/20/2024

          Always very thorough and professional. Instills confidence.

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

          Very professional, attentive, and friendly.

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

          Very Good.

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

          He was more interested in my field of vision test than in examining my eyes He spent 30 seconds at most looking at them. I was a case not a person. I am sure he is a competent doctor, but felt rushed.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 5/21/2024

          He is very skilled and has great communication skills

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

          All your questions were about the provider. Day of did not see him until I was taken in OR. All preop done very competently by Dr Kantor sp.

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

          The doctor was attentive to my concerns and was receptive to my questions

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

          VERY GOOD

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

          Professional and more pleasant than usual this time

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

          My provider was thorough, diligent and very professional.

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

          This was my first visit with the provider.

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/30/2024

          My appointment was a post operative visit the day after my [date] cataract surgery to be sure there were no complications. Dr. Yohannan was thorough and excellent!

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/30/2024

          Dr Yohannan is excellent, great doctor

          5 out of 5 stars
          Reviewed on 4/30/2024

          Dr. Yohannan is very competent and confident in his care. I trust his opinion and guidance on creating a plan of treatment specific to me.