
Michael Sulewski Jr., MD
Cornea and External Diseases
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Michael Sulewski Jr.
Professional Titles
- James and Heather Gills Rising Professor of Ophthalmology
Primary Academic Title
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Michael Sulewski, M.D., is the James and Heather Gills Rising Professor of Ophthalmology and a cornea and cataract specialist at the Wilmer Eye Institute’s Baltimore locations at Bayview Medical Center and the Patient Access Center for the Eye at The Johns Hopkins Hospital, as well as in White Marsh, Maryland.
Dr. Sulewski specializes in cataract surgery, intraocular lens complications, corneal transplantation, keratoprosthesis, refractive surgery and other medical and surgical diseases of the cornea and anterior segment of the eye. Dr. Sulewski is also a resident supervisor at the Wilmer Eye Institute Patient Center for the Eye at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Five Questions for Michael Sulewski, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Dec. 2020)
Research Interests
corneal and anterior segment surgical outcomes, Dry eye, epithelial healing
Research Summary
Dr. Sulewski’s research efforts focus on dry eye and epithelial healing, as well as corneal and anterior segment surgical outcomes.
Selected Publications
Sulewski ME Jr, Kolomeyer AM, Saran BR, Brucker AJ. A 15-year-old boy with protracted vision loss from acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy. Retin Cases Brief Rep. 2019 Nov 21.
Sulewski ME Jr, Serrano LW, Han G, Aleman TS, Nichols CW. Structural and Electrophysiologic Outcomes in a Patient with Retinal Metallosis. Ophthalmol Retina. 2018 Feb.
Hawk JD, Bookout AL, Poplawski SG, Bridi M, Rao AJ, Sulewski ME, Kroener BT, Manglesdorf DJ, Abel T. NR4A nuclear receptors support memory enhancement by histone deacetylase inhibitors. J Clin Invest. 2012 Oct.
Jackson K, Sulewski ME, Briceño CA. Progressive Restrictive Strabismus in an Adult Woman. JAMA Ophthalmol. 2017 Dec 1.
Song D, Sulewski ME Jr, Wang C, Song J, Bhuyan R, Sterling J, Clark E, Song WC, Dunaief JL. Complement C5a receptor knockout has diminished light-induced microglia/macrophage retinal migration. Mol Vis. 2017 Apr 10.
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- The Cornea Society
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
- Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
- 4940 Eastern Avenue, Bayview Medical Offices, Level 01 (G), Clinic 3, Baltimore, MD 21224
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-550-2231
- Johns Hopkins Community Physicians - Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center, White Marsh
- 4924 Campbell Boulevard, Suite 100, Nottingham, MD 21236
- phone: 443-442-2020
- fax: 443-442-2021
Expertise
Education
Wills Eye Hospital at Jefferson
Fellowship, Cornea and External Diseases, 2020Penn Medicine University of Pennsylvania
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2019University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2015Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2020Insurance
- 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
4.6 out of 5
252 ratings, 77 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 2/20/2025
Knowledgeable, personable, caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
Dr Sulewski is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
Nice and very easy to talk with
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Listened to my concerns and came up with easy solution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
I like him very much. I feel he knows about as much as anybody about this weird disease.A few months ago he did some work on my eye with laser and it was tremendously helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
Dr sulewski was very concerned and listened to my symptoms
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/24/2025
For my eyes, I would not go to anyone other than Dr. Sulewski. He is friendly, professional, and knowledgeable. He always explains what he is doing so that it is understandable. Takes care to make sure I am comfortable. I would recommend Dr. Sulewski to all my family and friends.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/21/2025
He assured me that my condition, while unusual, was not likely to progress and recommended against surgical intervention for the time being.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
My visit was superb.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Very easy to talk with and he also listened.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Sulewski saved my eye, when others did not. He is the best eye doctor I have ever been to see.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr. Sulewski is an outstanding eye doctor who performed 3 eye surgeries on my eyes. I have great confidence in him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Great people,everyone was great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr. Sulewski and the the entire team were very helpful in this initial visit. From the entry point of the Wilmer Eye Institute to the final check out every one we encountered could not have been more professional, empathetic and understanding of our needs, and going above and beyond to support the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Excellent care given for a scratched cornea. He was standing in for [staff] who was away and did a very good job, especially with the appointment being last minute due to urgency of the condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
This was the first occasion which I met with this particular. Doctor Who was recommended as a very fine surgeon by [staff].I found him to be very confident business like and professional, and I enjoyed my brief meeting with him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
First time visit because of location transfer. No issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
The Doctor is most professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr. Sulewski is very personable and very knowledgeable about my eyes. He's been seeing me every year & now we need to schedule Cataract surgery. I have co plate co died ce in his expertise and I'm not afraid!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Sorry about my [staff] but the eye doc I had was very good and very handsome
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
I am satisfied with my provider care everyone was very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/9/2024
Thanks very much for the diagnosis of my eye problem.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2024
The provider was accurate and they explained everything to me in detail
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Very good. Explained issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/7/2024
He communicates very well and understand my health issues very well. He listens attentively
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/31/2024
All ways the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/29/2024
I have a high level of trust in this doctor for eye issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Doctor was excellent
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/15/2024
Excellent work, my congratulations to all those who collaborate in that institution
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
I felt confident at the end of visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
Great communicator.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
He is excellent and a gentlemen.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Very nice and took time with me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
Dr. Sulewski is one of the best!!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/10/2024
All things went good very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Great Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Michael Sulewski, I owe my sight to him. Fantastic ophthalmologist Surgeon.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
He was very helpful and discussed all aspects of my upcoming surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/15/2024
The Dr, is great! Very nice, caring, and understandable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
He checked my eyes and informed me of my progress and discussed available options.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
I feel this doctor is one of the best in his business. He "fixed" one of my eyes with laser and probably is giving me years more of sight. I totally trust him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Excellent surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very Professional Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
The woman who checked my eye sight was very good and thorough. She was also friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Confident, straight forward, reassuring; I was a bit sup prized by some back-ground info that he didn't have.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Was very helpful with the entire situation and had a great understanding of my diagnosis.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Excellent provider!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
He gave me options my previous provider never gave before. He was personable as well as professional. He made me feel as if I'd been seeing him for a long time although this was my first visit with him, but not the last.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Provider were very knowledgeable, very friendly and courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
The best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Dr. S was thorough and straightforward with my test results.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
Very knowledgeable and confident
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
He is the best. I would have lost my vision if it weren't for him
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
He provided excellent service.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
OK
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Very pleasant
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
I think he may have been rushed the day that I was there.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
They were excellent and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
I was very pleased with the overall care.
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2024
Doctor seemed aloof and did not explain any test findings of my visual examination that had just been performedI know he is very well qualified to do my surgery so that trumps his non personable approach to patient interaction
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
My husband and I were impressed how Dr Michael E. Sulewski Jr., identified the problem that I have with my dry eyes. Gave us two alternatives, suggested to start with the one that is less complicated to implement. Based on results, we will see if there is a need to operate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
He was extremely competent and also gave me a good description of what my treatment would be and what it would feel like.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/9/2024
Great doctor
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/2/2024
Good care provider
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Dr Sulewski was very professional and listened to me attentively. He gave me all the information I needed in preparation for my procedure.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2024
Great! Wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/18/2024
Very knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/12/2024
Good care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Never rushes me allows me to ask questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Very professional, personable,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Providers were excellent.