
Meghan Berkenstock, MD
Uveitis
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Meghan Berkenstock
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Meghan Berkenstock, M.D., is an associate professor of ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. She specializes in ocular inflammatory and infectious diseases, cataract surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmology.
Since joining the faculty of the Wilmer Eye Institute in 2016, she has established a research focus on risk reduction and quality assurance initiatives in the care of patients with uveitis. She has implemented several initiatives to improve laboratory monitoring and understanding barriers to care in patients on immunosuppressive medications. The bulk of her research focuses on identifying ocular adverse events (IRAE) associated with the use of immunotherapy agents in the treatment of systemic malignancies. She is a member and the only ophthalmologist on the National Comprehensive Cancer Network Panel on developing guidelines to treat IRAEs.
Clinical Trials Summary
ADVISE, POINT, MERIT
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
“Your Eyes Can Be A Diagnostic Tool” ‚Äï A Woman’s Journey: Insights That Matter podcast, Johns Hopkins Medicine (May 2023)
Uveitis: A Brief Primer for the Rheumatologist ― The Rheumatologist (November 2020)
Transitioning Back to Ophthalmic Care During a Pandemic ― Ophthalmology Times (August 2020)
Checkpoint Inhibitors: Watch for AEs ― American Academy of Ophthalmology (September 2019)
Research Interests
Ocular Complications of Cancer Immune Therapy, Quality improvement, Syphilis
Honors
- Clarkson Quality Improvement Award, American Board of Ophthalmology, 11/4/23
- Top 40 Under 40, Drexel University Alumni Association, 5/15/23
- Top 40 Under 40 Physicians, Pennsylvania Medical Society, 11/1/22
- Emerging Leader Award, Drexel University College of Medicine Alumni Association, 5/8/20
Locations
- Bel Air Surgery Center
- 620 Boulton Street, Bel Air, MD 21014
- phone: 410-893-0480
- fax: 410-893-9796
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
Expertise
Education
UCLA Medical Center
Fellowship, Uveitis & External Disease, 2016Hahnemann University Hospital
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2015Drexel University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2011Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2016Insurance
- 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
339 ratings, 126 reviewsThe 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.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
I was seen by a female opthalmologist who was excellent. The visit was structured. The doctor was a good source for patients with diabetes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Excellent Services.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr Berkenstock is very thorough and seems to care about my eye health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Berkenstock is a wonderful doctor. She is always ready to answer your questions, even if it's through your personal portal. She is also very knowledgeable about any concerns you may have. She is cheerful and always makes you feel at ease.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr. Berkenstock is kind and caring and friendly. She has a great sense of humor, which makes me feel relaxed and comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
This was a great vist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
Both Dr. Meghan and [Staff] are exceptional sweet humble professional and I highly respect, trust and recommend them if you need eye care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
Great personality, positive energy
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Very friendly and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
She is always great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/6/2025
Very thorough, knowledgeable and put my mind at ease
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Very friendly and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Thorough and very personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr. Berkenstock always does a great job to answer all my questions. She definitely cares about her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Excellent care, always listens and respects me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Love her. That's why I keep coming back
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Dr. Meghan K. Berkenstock is a very Outstanding Doctor and does her work perfect. She did Cataracts surgery on both of my eyes and did a perfect job. And always respond if I have question and need to be seen. I trusted her taking care of my eyes. I am Deaf and it's o important that my eyes are working perfect after Surgery. I give my thanks to Dr. Berkenstock. For doing a wonderful job on my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Excellent service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
She is very attentive, considerate, and knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Love working with Dr. Berkenstock. She is very personable and professional and I believe that I am recieving the best care available.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
I was always greeted while taking care of your location. I hope it remains the same at the new one looking to afford to my first visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Fantastic Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
Thorough professional and knowledgeable and personable!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is very friendly and she is more than capable as a surgeon. I would not hesitate to recommend her to anyone I know who is in need of cataract surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is always professional, kind and caring-it's always a joy to see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
Dr is professional, knowledgeable, funny, and thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Dr. Meg is the BEST!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr. Berkenstock takes the time to see how you are and speaks with you in a really kind way before just diving into her exam. I appreciate this "bedside manner" - she's always so pleasant! I also appreciated that Dr. Berkenstock remembered and made notes of personal details and was sure to ask me about these as she began my appointment. Even though I only usually see her 1-2x a year, she really makes an effort to remember her patients and make you feel cared for. Would recommend her to anyone!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
The doctor was very friendly and accommodative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/22/2024
Excellent ophthalmologist. Great personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is wonderful. I'm very blessed to have found her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Dr Birkenstock is excellent - shows knowledge and compassion. Tenacious.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/11/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
Dr Berkenstock is wonderful - kind, informative and patient. She made great suggestions for my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
DR BERKENSTOCK IS THE BEST! SHE IS KIND, FRIENDLY, CARING, PROFESSIONAL, SKILLED. I LOVE HER! SHE IS TH EONYL PERSON I TRUST WITH MY UVEITIS
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/7/2024
I am pleased with my provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Dr. Berkenstock knows me well and was understanding regarding my recent loss of my husband.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Very knowledgeable and professional
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/30/2024
Thorough eye exam. Done very quickly. JH has been managing my uveitius for many years and I have full confidence in them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Excellent very pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
I always feel I am in good hands at Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr Berkenstock is extremely knowledgeable about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/24/2024
Very caring doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Very personable, informative
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Dr. Berkenstock has an outstandingly positive and upbeat personality. She maintains an extremely professional air, while treating her patient with warmth and genuine respect. She answered every question; I was given all the time I needed to communicate my concerns and rather lengthy recitation of my condition's history. She respected my point of view regarding treatment options.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
She is a good listener, polite, friendly and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Dr Birkenstock is absolutely the Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Love Dr Berkenstock!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/16/2024
Love her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
Dr Berkenstock is a wonderful, caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Have been going to Ocular Immunology for 20 years.Have seen a lot of docs. All excellent - not a single dud.Dr. Berkenstock - however - is the BEST doc I have seen at Hopkins.Do whatever is need to keep her. I may not stay with Hopkins if she leaves.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
So knowledgeable, personable, caring and considerate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
She is the best! So nice to talk to and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is very knowledgeable, energic, and very nice! I really like respect her!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Dr. Meghan is an excellent provider. She explains things very clearly. She's professional and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
The provider and office assistants were very professional and I continue to go there for annual check ups.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Medical care and kindness were superlative. Dr, Berkenstock is one of the best providers I have ever had.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Love Dr. Berkenstock
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/19/2024
She always is thorough and engaged.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Dr. B. Exhibited superior qualities of concern, communication, and respect.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
She's great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Very informative and understanding. Answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
Love her! Simply delightful and super friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/23/2024
I was treated with respect and my provider did a very good Job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/22/2024
She is excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/16/2024
Dr Berkenstock is a wonderful and caring doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
Best provider in Bel Air. Sorry they're relocating but I'll just make the longer trip because Dr. Berkenstock and [ ] are definitely worth it!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/15/2024
I have been fortunate to have Dr. Berkenstock as my doctor for several years and I can't imagine having anyone else during this time . She's professional, caring and always there for me!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Always kind and considerate, keeps patient at the center.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Great doctor. Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Very nice and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/10/2024
Dr Berkenstock is amazing. She listens to everything I say she remembers things I have said in the past and she works with me to resolve every issue that I bring to her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
This was not my provider but she was amazing to fit me in on her busy schedule.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Really like dr. Berkenstock
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/8/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is AAAA+! She explained the procedure and the follow-up procedures. I felt that I was in "good hands" with her. She is very confident and focused. I am grateful for her care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
She made me feel comfortable about my upcoming cataract procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
My experience was excellent- professional, and reassuring she was confident in her performance
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
The doctor was great. Explained everything in great detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/1/2024
Dr Birkenstock has been very helpful in getting my issue resolved. She's very attentive to my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
She was on time; explained everything thoroughly, was very kind and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/25/2024
Dr Berkenstock is amazing. She has performed surgery on both eyes, she explains everything in detail and listens to all concerns and answers all qustions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is very professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Dr. B. Is excellent. She really cares about her patients and takes the time to really understand their needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr B is great, like seeing her as my provider, don't like my options as to where I can see her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
She is the Best Provider for my eyecare and the Cancer NF2 I have, and Infusions I get. She has studied many types of eye diseases and mine Is one of them.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Very informative caring about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Love this provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
This was an eye appt so some questions didn't apply.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Very helpful and pleasant!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/28/2024
My provider is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2024
I love the care I get for my eye issues from Dr Berkenstock she is very knowledgeable and caring she is currently working with me with an ongoing eye ulcer seems to be an auto Imune problem it keeps reacuring she is making sure it clears up before having needed cataract surgery. She Is very Interested in getting the safest best way to approach this eye issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Dr. Berkenstock has been great with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
She is so caring and very knowledgeable about my eyes which are very important to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is an excellent eye care provider. Always very friendly & willing to answer any of your questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/8/2024
She was amazing on all levels
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Excellent care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/29/2024
Dr Berkenstock is the best provider ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Listened to my issues and was very thorough.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/23/2024
The doctor was so nice and friendly and explained everything thoroughly to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
Dr Berkenstock is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/22/2024
This was my first visit in a few years and I would say it was a very positive and pleasant experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
She is such an open and welcoming person. I feel like she enjoys her work and helping her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/15/2024
Good job!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
I have been seen by a lot of different doctors for my right eye. My current provider is the best on every level.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/9/2024
Dr Meghan Berkenstock is a very caring eye doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
I am very pleased with the care I am receiving from mu provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Dr Berkenstock is technically excellent and has a wonderful personality.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
She is very knowledgeable and makes me feel I am seen and heard.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/1/2024
Dr, Berkenstock is very engaged, understanding, knowledgeable, and explains things well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2024
Great!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2024
Dr Meghan Berkenstock was very energetic, friendly, yet professional and thorough. The greatest provider in every way and a true asset to Johns Hopkins ophthalmology.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/25/2024
Dr. Berkenstock is excellent