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Lee Guo

Lee Guo, OD

Optometry

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4.9 of 5 stars142 ratings, 55 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Spanish
  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • Chinese
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Lee Guo

Professional Titles

  • Optometrist

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology

Background

Lee Guo, O.D., F.A.A.O. is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute locations in Baltimore Maryland. He provides comprehensive primary eye care with emphasis on dry eye, Sjögren’s Syndrome, and glaucoma. His specialty and research revolve around dry eye disease and rehabilitation of the ocular surface.

Dr. Guo is particularly interested in dry eye procedural treatments including microblepharoexfoliation, intense pulsed light, and both thermal and mechanical expression therapies for Meibomian Gland Dysfunction. In addition, he also specializes in a broad range of conventional and therapeutic contact lenses including gas permeable (GP), scleral, and corneal refractive therapy (CRT). 

Dr. Guo has been part of Wilmer's clinical and research faculty since 2018. He is currently on staff with Wilmer's Ocular Surface Disease and Dry Eye Team. As of 2020, he joined Wilmer's Cornea Division as a dry eye specialist and rehabilitative contact lens provider. Prior to coming on board to Wilmer, Dr. Guo practiced full-scope optometry for several years at Vision Care Specialists, a large private OD/MD group practice in Colorado, where he served as medical director for their dry eye specialty clinic. 

Dr. Guo is an active fellow and clinical lecturer of the American Academy of Optometry. After finishing his Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Guo achieved his Doctorate in Optometry at Nova Southeastern University in Fort Lauderdale Florida. He completed didactic residency training in ocular disease at the C.W. Bill Young Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Bay Pines Florida, where he provided primary eye care, on-call ocular emergency consults, and low vision rehabilitation to local veterans.

His overall clinical philosophy centers on holistic evidence-based preventative care for all patients, from pediatric to geriatric.

 

Research Interests

Dry eye, ocular surface disease, Sjögren’s Syndrome

Research Summary

Dr. Guo’s research interests revolve around dry eye disease and rehabilitation of the ocular surface.

Learn more about this research.

Honors

  • William Feinbloom Low Vision Award, American Academy of Optometry, 1/1/13
  • Dean's List, Nova Southeastern University, 5/1/12

Memberships

  • American Academy of Optometry (AAO),

    Fellow

  • American Board of Optometry (ABO),

    Diplomate

  • American Optometric Association (AOA)
  • Maryland Optometric Association (MOA)
  • Colorado Optometric Association (COA)

Additional Training

  • OD Nova Southeastern University (2013)

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
    • Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
      • 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 3, Baltimore, MD 21224

      Expertise

      Education

      CW Bill Young VA Medical Center

      Residency, Optometry, 2014

      Nova Southeastern University

      Graduate School, OD, 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

      4.9 out of 5

      142 ratings, 55 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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      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.9 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 4.8 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/19/2025

        Doctor is the best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/19/2025

        Great doctor! Carrying, knowledgeable, empathetic.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/6/2025

        Very cordial

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

        Very professional and great interpersonal skills

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

        Always professional and kind.

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

        Fabulous doctor

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

        Very good

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

        Professional, informative, instructive, up to date on dry eye medications and possible side effects.

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

        Very pleased with the care I get from Dr. Guo! He is always so thorough and listens to my issues, and finds ways to resolve them.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2025

        Very attentive

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/9/2025

        Dr Guo was very thorough.

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

        Always puts my mind at ease and offers proactive solutions, and that I just don't have to live with discomfort and that that is the norm.

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

        Excellent

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

        The best eye Doctor I have ever had! Very positive and super knowledgeable about everything I asked. Loved his smile.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/14/2024

        Very informative and I left feeling he cared and can help with my eyes.

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

        Pleasant. Thorough

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

        Very attentive

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

        He is very professional, caring, and knowledgeable

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

        Dr Guo is an excellent doctor

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

        Dr. GUO IS BRILLIANT. HE'S VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE, POSITIVE, LISTENS AND PROVIDES EXCELLENT MEDICAL ADVICE.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/31/2024

        Dr Guo was awesome! He was very knowledgeable and had lots of suggestions for managing my eye issue. He also helped me the next day with an antibiotic change. He was very responsive to my mychart message and even called me to follow up.

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

        Dr Guo is always kind and timely in follow through with anything he orders for my needs.

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

        Provider was excellent in discussing my current eyesight condition. He very clearly specified the steps I needed to take to improve my eyesight. He discussed with me a future plan to be followed to prevent any fallback on my current eyesight condition.

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

        Good

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

        I cannot say enough good things about Dr. Guo. He is amazing. So smart, so compassionate, and such a great communicator.

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

        Attentive professional Informed about medical concerns

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

        He was very attentive. He made me feel comfortable. He explained and answered my concerns. He was professional very diligent about his work. He was excellent at it.

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

        Dr Guo is outstanding!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/3/2024

        The doctor and assistant were excellent!

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

        Very careful and diligent. Made sure to seek our approval and that was good.

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

        Dr Guo spent a considerable amount of time ( an hour?) making observations, taking notes, and asking questions. He was very thorough in every response and test that he provided.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/29/2024

        Best care , being a health care provider myself, top notch

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

        Dr. Guo is amazing. He is incredibly detailed, helpful, and brilliant. I have complete confidence in my eye health under his care.

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

        Doctor Guo is amazing and very professional. Everything he says it makes sense to me. I'm thankful to have him!

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

        Very helpful and accommodating, always

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

        Knowledgeable, kind, insightful

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 8/15/2024

        The best in helping me with my problem and explaining procedures to come. He's good at easing my anxiety.

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

        Takes the time to investigate & figure out your problems and give you the correct procedures to follow.

        4 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Very knowledgeable and had good solutions. I will definitely return to him

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Dr. Guo is very professional and knowledgeable. He gave complete explanations and had a well developed care plan. I have recommended him to others and will continue to do so.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/11/2024

        Advice to address residual scarring was excellent. I followed up and the results are very good!

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

        I have tremendous confidence in Dr. Guo and appreciate his expertise and bedside manner.

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

        Good provider, very kind

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

        Dr Guo is the best!! Great listener and fabulous doctor who cares about his patients well being.

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

        This was my first visit with Dr Guo re my latest eye condition and it was a very positive experience. Dr Guo was professional yet very caring. He was very thorough in examining my eye and he was able to diagnose and presribe treatment My eye felt better in just 2 days. Despite my having a late afternoon appt Dr Guo was upbeat and positive like I was his first patient. My future appointments will be made with him.

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

        Love this dr. Travel 5 hrs every year to see him. He is kind and patient and knowledgeable!

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

        Excellent

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

        Thought doctor was very professional and informative

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

        Outstanding

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

        Dr Guo was wonderful. Frankly, this visit was my last I was going to do with Wilmer because of prior treatment by Dr. Guo.

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

        Dr. Guo was very attentive to my needs, as well as providing good medical and preventative care. Always a professional.

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

        Dr. Guo was very thorough and spent a lot of time examine my eyes

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

        Dr. Guo was very professional and explained all procedures well

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

        Very attentive, meticulous and responsive to questions/concerns.

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

        Excelente