
Peter A. Campochiaro, MD
Retina and Vitreous Diseases
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Peter A. Campochiaro
Professional Titles
- Director, Retinal Cell and Molecular Laboratory
- George S. and Dolores Dore Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Peter A. Campochiaro, M.D. is the George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He is a clinician-scientist who directs a research laboratory and conducts clinical trials. His laboratory research is directed at understanding the pathogenesis of ocular neovascularization and excessive retinal vascular permeability, and the mechanism of cone cell death in inherited retinal degenerations. He helped to determine the importance of vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), hypoxia-inducible factor-1, and Tie2 in retinal and choroidal vascular diseases.
The clinical trial group under Dr. Campochairo provided the first demonstration of the benefits of suppression of VEGF in diabetic macular edema and retinal vein occlusion. He has developed strategies for sustained suppression of VEGF that are currently being tested in clinical trials.
Dr. Campochiaro trained at the University of Notre Dame, Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, and the University of Virginia. He did a vitreoretinal fellowship and research fellowships at Johns Hopkins and joined the faculty of the University of Virginia in 1984. He became professor of Ophthalmology and Neuroscience at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins in 1991.
Centers and Institutes
Clinical Trial Keywords
Diabetic macular edema; Ranibizumab; Central retinal vein occlusion; Branch retinal vein occlusion; Choroidal neovascularization; Gene therapy
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
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NAC Attacks Retinitis Pigmentosa, Wilmer Insider (Apr. 2021)
What's the Difference Between Dry and Wet AMD?, US News and World Report (Sept. 2019)
Johns Hopkins Researchers Advance Search For Safer, Easier Way to Deliver Vision-Saving Gene Therapy to The Retina, Hopkins Newsroom (Sept. 2019)
Additional Academic Titles
Professor of Neuroscience
Research Interests
Clinical trials of ocular neovascularization and macular edema, Development of new treatments for ocular neovascularization, Development of new treatments for retinal degenerations, Mechanisms involved in ocular neovascularization, Mechanisms involved in retinal degenerations, Ocular Gene Therapy
Lab Website
Retinal Cell and Molecular Laboratory - Lab Website
Honors
- Retina Hall of Fame, 10/4/17
- Arnall Patz Medal, Macula Society, 11/13/12
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0869
Expertise
Education
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1982Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 1978Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 1983Insurance
- 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
156 ratings, 64 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 3/19/2025
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr. Campochiaro is the epitome of excellence, professionalism, knowledge and communication.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Could not have been better
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
All Okay!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr. Campochiaro is the most caring and thorough doctor with the best path possible to create the best possible outcome.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Expert in his field. I feel fortunate to see him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Very good visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Dr. C makes me feel at ease. He seems to care about my health, and answered all my questions. He does not rush the appointment as some do.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr Campochiaro is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Thorough, ,attentive, responsive,patient .
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Best ever
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Keep up the good work.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Consummate professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Had my initial retina eval with Dr Campochiaro. He was on time, unrushed, and provided very good medical information and guidance. Very thankful that I could see him. I am a retired neurologist, and I know what excellent care should look like. Dr Campochiaro delivers!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr. Campochiaro is excellent. He gives clear information. He spends enough time with you once you get to see him, which is perhaps why you have to wait.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
My provider was very attentive to my health issues and questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
My Doctor is very special and his work is amazing he does the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
DR. PETER CAMPOCHIARO IS AN EXCELLENT DOCTOR
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr Campochiaro is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr. Campochiaro is excellent professionally and has a good manner with patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Dr. Campochiaro is the best and we appreciate his patience and taking the time to fully complete the exam and aftercare instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
My provider is excellent, and I wouldn't see any other provider for my eye care needs!He is thorough and caring and is always encouraging and enthusiastic about improvements in my eye care.He is simply the best!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Outstanding. Gave me complete confidence in diagnosis and procedures required.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr Campo is outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
I am very comfortable with Dr Campochiaro as my provider. He is exceptional in his care to me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Dr Campochiaro is the very best of JHH.He is smart, kind and professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
Dr. Campochiaro is wonderful. He and his colleagues always make me feel comfortable, concerned about and well cared for. I wish everyone were as good at their profession as he is at his.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Excellent physician, caring and compassionate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
The Doctor found a problem others had missed.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Very satisfying
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
I m very trusting in my Doctor hand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
He always go the extra mile. I trust him with the care for my eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
The visit went very well, I was made comfortable for the treatment and I love my doctor!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Superb
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Very compassionate and very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
I receive very good medical care from the doctor...
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
This was an annual check-up. Everything is stable and I was told to come back next year for a check-up
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. C is always very professional and courteous. He answers any questions so they can be understood by a lay person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
I feel so fortunate to be in Dr Campochiaro's care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
He The best guy to understand my needs.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
I can see because of him. Cannot be more grateful to anyone for anything.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Excellent. Very pleased with my experience.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr. Campochiaro is very knowledgeable and competent -- he knows what needs to be checked.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
The best!
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
As far as my experience goes tthis is the best provder of care, and trainer of future doctors. He can't do every patient himself, and he needs tp supervise th teaching and training, as a Lifelong teacher I recognize ediucational skill. If I ran your program I would never let th is man go. He always checks on his charges work, and makes sure of their results. His own hands on wokk is great, but his teaching is remarkable. Keep him as long as you can.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/29/2024
Most experienced and best qualified
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Ecellent, kind, competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
My provider engaged me in my care and explained technical issues in an easy to understand way.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Dr Campochiaro is an outstanding medical doctor and am extremely pleased I am under his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Great visit we travel all the way from [city,state] every six months to see Dr Campochiaro
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/10/2024
Superb care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Very considerate, direct, and informative. All aspects of the examination and subsequent discussion was well done and much appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Excellent Doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2024
Satisfied