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Kimberly Williams Bolar

Kimberly Williams Bolar, OD

Optometry

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
5.0 of 5 stars224 ratings, 90 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Kimberly Williams Bolar

Professional Titles

  • Optometrist

Primary Academic Title

Assistant in Ophthalmology

Background

Dr. Kimberly Williams Bolar graduated from the Pennsylvania College of Optometry in 1997. She began her career at the Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins Hospital in 2000 in White Marsh Maryland. She later moved the Greenspring Station location and currently solely practices at the main campus in east Baltimore. Dr. Williams Bolar is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry. She performs primary care eye examinations including evaluations for glasses and contact lenses, corneal disease and disorders, cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy for those in the Executive Health Program, Johns Hopkins employees, and those in the general population.

Centers and Institutes

Wilmer Eye Institute Research

Memberships

  • American Board of Optometry, Diplomate
  • Maryland Optometric Association

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    Pennsylvania College of Optometry

    Graduate School, OD, 1997

    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

    5 out of 5

    224 ratings, 90 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 4.9 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
    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 5 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 5 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/18/2025

      Dr Williams spent a good deal of time with me, answered questions. Made sure I understood. I was very impressed.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/11/2025

      I feel most fortunate to have been a patient of Dr. Williams Bolar for over 10 years. She is very knowledgeable about my medical history in terms of my eyesight and always asks relevant questions regarding any changes in vision. She explains in lay person language why she is conducting specific tests, ensuring that I am comfortable in the process. She also takes the time to summarize the results and offer helpful follow-up suggestions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/10/2025

      Dr Kimberly Bolar is professional, knowledgeable, caring, intelligent, experienced, and attentive. She Is one If the biggest reasons I keep coming back to the JH Executive Health program.

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

      Excellent provider, very thorough in both exam, explanation of findings and treatment options

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

      Dr. Bolar is incredibly kind and professional. Simply wonderful. I'm very happy to have her as my provider.

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

      Excellent Doctor.

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

      My doctor is always caring and professional

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

      Great as always

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

      Provider was very thoughtful and caring. Exceptional experience.

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

      Dr Williams was very considerate and knowledgeable and able to identify my problem

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

      Very kind and polite

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

      She is kind, knowledgeable and really listens to your concerns. So so compassionate

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

      Excellent experience all around.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/8/2025

      I appreciate how efficiently the whole process was handled.

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

      Great service Dr Bolar

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

      Love the Executive Health Program. Such a professional team

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/17/2024

      She spent a lot of time going over the findings of my eye exam and did a great job of explaining what she was doing and why she was doing it.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/17/2024

      Dr. Bolar is very knowledgeable and thorough. She has a great bedside manner and listens to concerns. Moreover, she is kind.

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

      I have been coming to Dr. Williams Bolar for well over 15 yrs. She consistently is thorough, caring, and professional. I have retired from working at JHH but return downtown from Carroll County to see her only. She is an asset to Wilmer.

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

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2024

      My provider was very professional and pleasant. She was thoughtful and courteous. She listened and showed concern. I'm very grateful and pleased with Dr. Kimberly Williams.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/10/2024

      Well, aware of your eyes. Very friendly and understanding, and she takes time out to hear what you have to say.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/9/2024

      She was excellent,especially since she was filling in for whom I was scheduled see.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/6/2024

      She was friendly, thorough, listened to my concerns and was very patient (once I got to see her)

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

      Dr. Bolar is wonderful.

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

      Dr. Bolar is very good

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

      This is a new provider and she was excellent.

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

      Love my eye doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/19/2024

      She was able to work with me so I could get to my next appointment

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

      Very professional and patient

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Kind , professional, knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      She does a great job every year doing the eye tests and explaining everything to me. I really appreciate the way she handles my visit each year.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Dr. Williams Bolar is approachable, professional, caring, thoughtful and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/30/2024

      I had truly one of the best experiences with a physician anywhere ever.

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

      Dr Williams Bolar always clearly communicates everything I need to know.

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

      Dr Williams Bolar is a caring, wonderful doctor, and I have the utmost faith in her abilities. After my visit she reviewed her recommendations for further treatment and amended them, which I thought spoke positively about her concern for me as her patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/23/2024

      Dr. Williams was super attentive, considerate and acknowledging of my concerns during my visit and took the time needed without rush. Very friendly and easy to talk to too. Gave my a helpful Instructions on what to do next after my visit as well

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

      Very kind

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

      Dr.Bolar is reason I choose and stay with Wilmer Institute

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

      My provider is excellent and I always have a pleasant experience with her; however, it always takes a significant amount of time to get an appointment and then I know to expect to be there for a long time.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/30/2024

      Doctor Bolar is very patient and knowledgeable. She is a pleasure to be seen by

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

      Dr Williams Bolar is kind and a great listener. She was fantastic. She also correctly diagnosed my issue as I saw dramatic Improvement within 12 hours after using her prescription to solve an issue that had been ongoing for 3 weeks.

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

      One of the best experiences I've ever had with a provider

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

      Very professional

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/6/2024

      Kimberly is excellent

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

      Very polite and respectful. Knows her job very well.I would see her over and over again. Great Doctor. Very patient!

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

      As always, the best

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

      Dr Williams-Bolar always provides a thorough eye exam. She is very caring.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/26/2024

      Dr Williams Bolar is an amazing practitioner. She is kind and carend and an excellent practitioner

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

      She has great bedside manners!

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

      Provider was incredibly kind and helpful. Very engaged and offered great feedback.

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

      Dr. Kimberly Williams Bolar is a very compassionate and competent provider. She takes her time to listen and address any questions that I had. She made sure that between patients she cleaned her exam room before another one entered . She is through and excellent provider .

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

      Excellent in every respect

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

      Dr kimberly bolar williams is the best with her experience and patient care, very knowledgeable

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

      Dr. Bolar is a wonderful clinician; caring and thorough.

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

      Very knowledgeable, competent and took time to explain the results.

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

      Shes very thorough

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

      She had exceptional knowledge of her profession and a very good "bedside" manner.

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

      Love working with her... Caring, Professional, Knowledgeable and efficient.

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

      Dr. WILLIAMS WAS EXCELLENT IN TREATING ME

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

      I love Dr Kim, so much that I changed my eye care professional to her!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2024

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/1/2024

      Dr. William-Bolar is very professional and courteous. She explains results of my eye exams before I leave her office. This visit, she even reminded me of my f/u appt with the Specialist I needed for October.

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

      Friendly and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/21/2024

      Dr Bolar consistently explains things in a way that is easy to comprehend, thorough and patient with all the questions asked of her.

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

      Excellent

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

      Thoughtful, clear, accommodating

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

      Well done all good

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

      The provider was awesome. She was so friendly and very personable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Very nice

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/17/2024

      Dr. Bolar listened to my concerns, made notes, and asked follow up questions. Then she addressed all my concerns, in addition to her findings during the visit. I felt seen and heard by her.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/10/2024

      This visit was through Executive Health

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

      Dr. Williams is one of the best doctors I've ever had. I feel blessed and lucky to be her patient. She is so knowledgeable and kind. The absolute best!

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

      Professional. Friendly. Takes time to answer questions

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

      Thorough and polite.

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

      Very professional

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

      Excellent professional and concerned Wilmer member

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

      Dr. Williams is excellent!!

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

      Excellent bed side care. Very knowledgeable, gentle and patient.

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

      Wonderful!

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

      I was very satisfied and impressed with the level of care and service from Dr. Williams. I felt my concerns and peace of mind was met. I came from an office that would spend 5- 7mins with me because of the high volume of patients. It seems they are quaintly over quality.

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

      My provider Kimberly was sweet and nice but she was not informed about my previous visit or my condition (chemical conjuctivitis). She did not offer much treatment.

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

      I love Dr. Kimberly Bolar Williams. She is very kind, patient, explains everything she is doing. Addresses any concerns that I may have. Always ask about me and how my family is doing. She is truly a gem.

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

      Excellent customer service

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

      Dr Williams is a smart, thorough doctor with impeccable bedside manner.

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

      Dr Kimberly Williams-Bolar is the best of the best. Dr Williams-Bolar is very courteous, polite, professional, knowledgeable, sympathetic and understanding. Dr Williams-Bolar was very attentive is listening to all of my concerns

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

      Best doctor!

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

      I always receive excellent care from Dr. Bolar. She always inform me of the result of her visual exams and explains clearly during my visits. Very courteous and professional.

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

      She was amazing. She took time to have a real conversation with me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/29/2024

      Outstanding, kind, thorough, and knowledgeable