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Sherry Narang Kalla

Sherry Narang Kalla, MD

Cornea and External Diseases

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
4.7 of 5 stars393 ratings, 141 reviews

Highlights

Languages

  • Hindi
  • English

Gender

Female

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Sherry Narang Kalla

Primary Academic Title

Instructor in Ophthalmology

Background

Dr. Sherry Narang Kalla is an instructor of ophthalmology at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. Her areas of clinical expertise includes comprehensive ophthalmology. 

Dr. Narang Kalla received her undergraduate degree from Gannon University, where she was a Hamlot Scholar. In 2005, she earned her medical degree from Drexel University College of Medicine. She completed a pediatric residency at Children’s National Medical Center in 2009, and her ophthalmology residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in 2013, where she served as chief administrative resident.

Prior to joining Johns Hopkins, Dr. Narang Kalla served as an Assistant Clinical Professor of Pediatrics and an ER Clinical Associate at Children’s National Medical Center. She has been in private practice since 2013, at Patapsco Eye MDs, in Columbia, Maryland.

Dr. Narang Kalla is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin.

Honors

  • Administrative Chief Resident, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, 1/18/12
  • Recipient of International Travel Grant, Child Health Center Board, 1/18/09
  • Recipient of the Anti-Tobacco Campaign Scholarship, American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin, 1/17/06

Memberships

  • American Association of Physicians of Indian Origin
  • Rotary Club
  • South Asian Medical Students Association

Locations

  1. Howard County Medical Pavilion
    • 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044

    Expertise

    Education

    SUNY Downstate Medical Center

    Residency, Ophthalmology, 2013

    Children's National Hospital

    Residency, Pediatrics, 2009

    Drexel University College of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2005

    Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology

    American Board of Ophthalmology, 2015

    Insurance

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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

    4.7 out of 5

    393 ratings, 141 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 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Listened Carefully
    Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Explained Things Clearly
    Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Provider Knew Medical History
    Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Showed Respect
    Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Provider Spent Enough Time
    Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2025

      Excellent!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/12/2025

      Thank you for always helping me with my eye care needs.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/12/2025

      Dr. Narang is vary through and professional in performing her duties as an Opthamology student, and treats her patients with respect and consideration.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/11/2025

      Dr Narang is great. Good info and carong

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/10/2025

      Dr. Narang is an excellent doctor. I appreciate her care.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/10/2025

      Doctor seemed knowledgeable and mostly pleasant, but seemed a bit rushed and also didn't wear any gloves. Didn't talk to me about my intraocular pressure which I later found to be borderline elevated.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2025

      Dr. Narang Kalla is not only a an excellent and professional doctor, she treats her patients as part of her family making sure they are well taken care of and that all their questions are thoroughly answered

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/6/2025

      Love this Dr Easy to talk to and listens to your needs

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      I have been going to Dr. Kalla for a number of years and I continue to trust her knowledge of my condition and hope she continues to be available in the future.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/4/2025

      Dr. Narang is a seasoned professional who instills confidence and clarity in her discussions regarding my eye health. I have been Dr. Narang's patient for some 10 years or so and she is and will be my go to ophthalmologist as long as she remains at the Wilmer clinic.

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

      She was excellent mVery knowledgeable and professional.

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

      She is fantastic. Very good listener and care giver.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/27/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/27/2025

      Every aspect was excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/25/2025

      Very good!

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2025

      Thorough and always listens

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/24/2025

      Very goos

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2025

      Dr. Narang Kalla performed a very thorough examination of my eyes and ordered appropriate tests. Afterwards, she explained the results and provided clear answers to my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2025

      Smart helpful informative

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/20/2025

      The provider was knowledgeable about my eye condition.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/18/2025

      She was very straight forward and to the point. Efficient but lacked a bit of compassion for my concern of having a catarax. Did tell me it was of no concern, but when I offered to give her the diagnosis from the previous VA Claims provider to show what she saw, she seemed disinterested and sent me on my way.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/13/2025

      She is great and very thoughtful

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

      Dr Narang Kalla was very nice. Explained what my condition was .

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

      Excellent doctor!

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

      The visit I had with the doctor was very fast. My eye still does not feel right. I have asked to be seen at another facility in Odenton, Md. But cannot get to see the doctor there until July, 2025.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      She was very good, personable, explained things

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Dr. Narang was awesome and I will definitely refer her to other people.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Dr. Narang is a very competent physician and very professional.

      2 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/3/2025

      Didn't help me for what I came for

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2025

      Dr. Narang was thorough and informative.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2025

      Thank you

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/30/2025

      Hard to evaluate her. Her tech did 90% of the testing.

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

      If the provider being referred to here is Dr. Narang Kalla, then excellent

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

      Courteous & Caring!

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

      Keep up the good work.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/27/2025

      Dr. Narang is the best and accommodating

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/27/2025

      Comfortable and informative visit. Dr Narang listened to and answered my questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/23/2025

      Wilmer Institute Columbia MD Outstanding process. Fabulous surgeon. Well informed and knowledgeable opthamology technicians. Noticeable teamwork. Reception and capstone contacts were very helpful.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/23/2025

      Thank uou.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/21/2025

      Very professional and personable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/16/2025

      My provider is excellent. Her manner is calm & informative. She explains everything in terms I understand. Finally, she's very thorough! A delight to see her!

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

      Dr Narang Kalla is excellent! She is careful, patient, thorough and respectful. I am grateful that she is my doctor. She asked many good questions.

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

      First visit. Dr Narang was very informative and easy to talk to

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

      Courteous and knowledgeable

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

      Very good doctor excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Dr Kalla is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/13/2025

      Dr. Narang is extremely knowledgeable and very supportive. I frequently recommend her to friends.

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

      Doctor seemed good and listened to my concerns and took her time.

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

      My physician is very kind, knowledgeable and spends all the time needed to answer questions, etc

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

      Excellent doctor

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

      She was fine

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Very comprehensive and explained things well. Kind.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/23/2024

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/19/2024

      Good team

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

      Excellent

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

      I am new to MD. I have been having a very difficult time finding a glaucoma specialist. Your was very helpful and courteous.

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

      Very professional and knowledgeable.

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

      I thought she was OK.

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

      She is kind and seemed focused on my care rather than rushing to complete the visit

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      I've been seeing Dr. Narang Kalla for years. She's a wonderful professional and a kind human being.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/16/2024

      Extremely professional and very nice.

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

      She's great!

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

      Dr Narang is excellent.

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

      Provider is very attentive to my needs

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

      Dr. Narang is an excellent physician. She takes the time necessary to analyze your current condition and was familiar with my past assessments. It is comforting to have such excellent care.

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

      Dr. Narang's attention was directed to me as if I was her only patient of the day

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

      Dr. Narang has consistently and reliably provided expert, professional eye care for the last 10 years since I moved to Maryland. She is the best of the best!

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

      Dr. Narang is professional, competent and kind.

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

      My first time with Dr. Narang. She is outstanding.

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

      She is an excellent eye doctor

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

      Dr. Narang is a very knowledgeable and friendly provider.

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

      Dr /Provider - great.

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

      I have recommended the office a number of times.

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

      She was very efficient and

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

      Great visit. Alot of patients but we were move through efficiently.

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

      The doctor was very thorough and understood my issues. Gave recommendations on other specialists I need to see for my specific problem.

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

      On the day of the visit the computers were down! The provider could not display the scan results on her monitor

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

      Very nice and good listener

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

      Excellent doctor. I have ultimate confidence in her.

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

      Dr. Narang was great.

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

      Excellent provider!

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

      Excellent environment and accommodative.

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

      My provider was great, as always.

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

      Dr Narang Is friendly, courteous and caring. Helps develop good doctor/patient decisions

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

      The doctor was very professional.

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

      Business like - about what I expect in today's medical practices.

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

      She did my last cataract surgery. I have full confidence in her abilities.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/22/2024

      Good

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

      Good

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

      Caring, competent, easy to understand

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

      Provider satisfied all of my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Dr Narang-Kalla is excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      Care over many years has been highly professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/14/2024

      She explained everything very well for me and Answer my question and listen to everything that I was saying nice and patiently.

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

      I am totally satisfied with the care Dr. Narang provides.

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

      Dr Narang found a tear in my Retina during my yearly checkup. Without her expertise I may have had a serious Retina problem. I had Retina surgery 5 days later.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2024

      She is very professional and very knowledgeable and helpful to handle nicely with nice attitude she listen carefully and explain patiently I happily recommend her

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/8/2024

      My provider is very friendly, attentive and shows genuine concern.

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

      Very happy with service.

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

      She is an excellent professional physician.

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

      Dr. Narang was excellent, effective, pleasant, a good listener, and provided for my needs. I reccomend her highly.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      I like how personal she is; asks me questions about my life and remembers what said in past

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/26/2024

      Excellent Provider very friendly and caring

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/24/2024

      Very nice and truthful

      4 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/19/2024

      Excellent provider - straight to the point.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/16/2024

      Very friendly and asked all questions

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

      DR. Narang is excellent .

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

      Fantastic service from Dr Narang and her team mates.

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

      Very well trained and experienced

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/3/2024

      Very understanding, [Patient] is challenged

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

      Excellnt

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

      EXCELLENT

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

      Very good

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

      She is very nice

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

      I came to Dr Sherry Narang after a bad experience with an outside provider after cataract surgery. She talks to me and explains what she is doing, if she is in a hurry, she never shows it. I waited a long time for the appointment, but she explained she was out for 2 months. I did not want to see another unknown doctor, so I waited for her.

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

      Excellent care

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

      Great. Competent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2024

      Excellent care, listens well, explains thoroughly

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/22/2024

      She was very easy to interact with

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

      I like Dr. Narang Kalla very much. Very easy to talk to and discuss any questions that I have.

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

      Dr. Narang is very professional, polite and thorough.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Outstanding

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      She was kind and courteous. She answered all my questions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      Great reputation. Communicates in understandable terms. Pleasant, personable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/19/2024

      I like Dr Narang a lot. She is smart, caring and easy to talk to.

      3 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/16/2024

      Very professional and not rude but very clinical and lacked compassion. The approach was sterile and in no way did I feel any care from the provider

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

      I've been under Dr. Narang's for a few years and I already very satisfied with her care

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

      Listened to concerns I had and recommended things I could do to help with the issues

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

      Dr. Narang is kind, caring, efficient, professional and helpful.

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

      Dr Narang awesome person

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

      Very pleasant and gave me important information about my eyes.

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

      Long confusing wait!!! Still don't understand what todo! ???? The doctor cancelled my appointment

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

      Office was clean and orderly. Provider was professional and courteous.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      She is very good at what she do. I can tell that she has my best interest at hear and her other patient to.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      Very good and professional.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/23/2024

      Very good

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

      Have been going to Dr. Narang Kalla for years. She's always pleasant and professional. Have recommended her to others.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/18/2024

      Provider was receptive to all my needs.