
Pradeep Ramulu, MD, PhD
Glaucoma
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Pradeep Ramulu
Professional Titles
- Chief, Glaucoma Division
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Ophthalmology
Background
Dr. Pradeep Ramulu is a glaucoma specialist and the director of the Wilmer Eye Institute glaucoma division. He specializes in caring for both routine and complex glaucomas, including glaucomas requiring repeat operations, glaucoma occurring in the context of corneal or retinal disease and glaucoma occurring in newborns and young children.
The Sheila K. West Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute, Dr. Ramulu grew up in suburban Chicago, and became interested in the eye during medical school, during which time he studied the genes and proteins of the eye with Dr. Jeremy Nathans. After pursuing a residency in ophthalmology and fellowship training in glaucoma, he joined Wilmer in 2006.
Centers and Institutes
Videos
Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
A Stubborn Problem Meets Its Match, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Nov. 2021)
Mentoring as Our Mission: Enhancing Diversity in the Ophthalmology Pipeline, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Oct. 2021)
Celebrating Black History Month at Wilmer, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Feb. 2021)
Research Interests
Aging and Vision, Dry Eye, Glaucoma, Visual Disability and Rehabilitation
Lab Website
Safety and Functionality Eye Research (SAFER) - Lab Website
- The SAFER lab is studying how the home environment affects a person's fall risk and functionality at home.
Research Summary
Dr. Ramulu's research focuses primarily on how glaucoma affects the individual. Specifically, he has studied the types of difficulties that glaucoma patients experience with regards to reading, walking, falling, driving and traveling outside the home.
His long-term interests are to understand when and how glaucoma should be treated based on a more complete understanding of how patients are affected by their disease. Additionally, his work is geared toward developing rehabilitative strategies for individuals with severe vision loss from glaucoma and in developing recommendations to increase the safety and quality of life of all individuals with glaucoma.
Selected Publications
(10 papers from a list of over 40 peer reviewed publications)
1. Kavitha S, Zebardast N, Palaniswamy K, Wojciechowski R, Chan ES, Friedman DS, Venkatesh R, Ramulu PY. Family history is a strong risk factor for prevalent angle closure in a South Indian population. Ophthalmology. In press.
2. Brown JC, Goldstein JE, Chan TL, Massof R, Ramulu PY, and the Low Vision Research Network Study Group. Description of Functional Complaints in Patients Seeking Outpatient Low Vision Services in the United States. Ophthalmology. In press.
3. Sherrod CE, Vitale SE, Frick KD, Ramulu PY. The association of vision loss with work status in the United States. JAMA Ophthalmology. In press.
4. Sengupta S, van Landingham SW, Solomon SD, Do DV, Friedman DS, Ramulu PY. Driving habits in older patients with central vision loss. Ophthalmology. 2014;121(3):727-32.
5. Mathews PM, Ramulu PY, Friedman DS, Utine CA, Akpek EK. Evaluation of Ocular Surface Disease in Patients with Glaucoma. Ophthalmology. 2013;120(11):2241-8.
6. Ramulu PY, Swenor BK, Jefferys JL, Friedman DS, Rubin GS. Difficulty with Out-loud and Silent Reading in Glaucoma. Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science. 2013;54(1):666-72.
7. Ramulu PY, van Landingham SW, Massof RW, Chan ES, Ferrucci L, Friedman DS. Fear of Falling in Glaucoma. Ophthalmology. 2012;119(7):1352-8.
8. Ramulu PY, Maul E, Hochberg C, Chan ES, Ferrucci L, Friedman DS. Real-World Assessment of Walking and Physical Activity in Glaucoma Using an Accelerometer. Ophthalmology. 2012;119(6):1159-66.
9. Willis JR, Jefferys JL, Vitale S, Ramulu PY. Visual Impairment, Uncorrected Refractive Error, and Accelerometer-Defined Physical Activity in the United States. Archives of Ophthalmol. 2012;130(3):329-35.
10. Ramulu, PY. Glaucoma and Disability: Which tasks are affected, and at what stage of disease? Curr Opin Ophthalmol. 2009;20(2):92-8.
Honors
- America's Best Eye Doctors 2021, Newsweek, 9/27/21
- Pisert Award, Lighthouse Guild, 3/1/16
- Dennis W. Jahnigen Career Development Scholars Award, 1/1/09
- Career Development Award, American Glaucoma Society, 1/1/08
- Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1/1/08
- Heed Fellowship in Ophthalmology, 1/1/06
- Outstanding Senior Resident, Wilmer Eye Institute / Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 1/1/06
Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Glaucoma Society
- Association for Research and Vision in Ophthalmology (ARVO)
Professional Activities
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, Research and Regulatory Committee
- CBMC Ophthalmology, Editorial Board
- Glaucoma Subspecialty, Day Organization Committee
- Glaucoma Subspecialty, Public Policy Committee
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287
- phone: 410-955-5080
- fax: 410-955-0468
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 410-910-2330
- fax: 410-910-2393
Expertise
Education
University of Miami Jackson Health
Fellowship, Glaucoma, 2007Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2006Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Medical Education, MD PhD, 2002Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2008Insurance
- 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
4.8 out of 5
457 ratings, 154 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 3/21/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/14/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Ver knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
All excellent but I think I was forgotten in the waiting room.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
I have the highest confidence in the care provided to me by Dr Ramulu
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/7/2025
Care and counsel is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Doctor explained everything very well that I could understand it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Went over and above to make sure I received the surgery I needed.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Very knowledgeable and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
I trust about his professional experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Great doctors office
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
NEVER HAD A PROBLEM with this Doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr. Ramalu is outstanding. Very knowledgeable and careful MD. Explains options well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
Dr ramulu is a good doctor you look so full his patience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
The provider was excellent in every way!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Everyone treated me with respect and was courteous.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/17/2025
I'm very lucky to be Dr Ramulu's patient!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Extremely impressed, highly professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Pleasant and seem to be knowable about her profession.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Best provider, very friendly, caring, polite and caring nature.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Very professional and nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr Ramulu is very thorough and professional, and genuinely seems concerned about my eye health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr. Ramulu is an excellent physician and a truly fine person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Competent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Professional and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/3/2025
Dr. Ramulu is very personable, caring and immensely qualified.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Dr Ramulu is brilliant.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Excellent. Answers all questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/20/2024
Very professional. Answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/19/2024
Provider is terrific.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Excellent attention to balancing the delicate details of my eye's situation resulted in target pressure goal being achieved.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Top notch care by a provider who is clearly a first class professional. He is as good as it gets in his field and has given outstanding care from our first visit. I recommend him to any who ask for truly professional caring attention and care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Always polite and courteous , gives feedback to questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Excellent and courteous care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Dr Ramulu is very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/13/2024
Excellent, cannot be better. I am very happy and grateful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Provide good and efficient health service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Excellent care. Very clear in explaining health issues.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Superior knowledge, excellent interpersonal interaction, friendly, explains things well and readily answers questions. Does not rush.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
He listened to my concerns regarding the potential loss of my vision and seemed genuinely interested, in making sure I understood all options available for care.z
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/6/2024
Lucky to be Dr Ramulu's patient
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr. Ramulu is absolutely outstanding in every sense of the word. This was my first visit with him as a patient; however he was my father's doctor for 10 years and I always accompanied him.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Top notch
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Outstanding communicator. Excellent "bedside manner" Great expertise. Very much worth the trip.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Dr Ramulu is very professional. Answered my questions and explained in detail the procedure I was having done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
Dr Ramulu was great. He provided me with mich needed. information
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
He treated me as his own family member.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Professional , courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Dr. Ramulu is a genuinely kind and caring person. He is very thorough and an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/8/2024
Regular following care by Dr Ramulu for glaucoma at 6 month intervals. We have an excellent patient/ physician relationship.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Dr. Ramulu is a leading specialist and I feel very good about the visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
He was professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/1/2024
Dr. RAMULU is an awesome provider and I am so grateful and appreciative that he is my physician!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
He is wonderful; I love this provider; he is smart, kind, pays attention to me, and has helped save my eyes from further damage from glaucoma. I am eternally grateful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Everything was excellent. Dr. Romulu was very knowledgeable and careful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
Dr. Romulu is very knowledgeable and careful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/25/2024
My provider is excellent. I would recommend Dr. Ramulu to anyone.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Very knowledgeable, professional and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
Excellent, kind, knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
The provider was thorough and provided immediate feedback regarding my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Provider was very professional and I amI am satisfied with his treatment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr Ramulu has been very diligent in monitoring the status/progression of my condition over the years. I have been very lucky to be in his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
He exudes confidence and professionalism.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
He is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Very professional, kind, and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/4/2024
Ramulu is the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
He is very thoughtful and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2024
He was concerned about any changes in my conditions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Explains test results and exam in detail. Friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
Excellent, gentleman, caring, knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/27/2024
He listen and concern about my future Eye care.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Very serious and to the point.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/25/2024
Provider excellent. Skills outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Very professional and concerned
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
He is fine
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/20/2024
Excellent...respectful, listened, responded to questions. This was a glaucoma follow-up and, due to family emergency and other issues, had to be rescheduled several times. The provider was considerate of circumstances. This was very much appreciated.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
The doctor did a great job with my glaucoma surgical challenge! I am still recovering from my surgery and getting my vision back with my affected right eye slowly! A very friendly caring doctor for sure!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
Excellent- knowledgeable, compassionate
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
My doctor is a great special doctor it does his job respectful and help the best way you can
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/13/2024
I trust Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye InstituteWith my eye care especially Dr Ramulu.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Very smart, pleasant caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Provider was excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/6/2024
Attantive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Thank you
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Dr. Ramulu is an excellent physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
Thorough, professional, polite, and competent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/30/2024
An expert in his field, professional, and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Excellent oral communication and clarification/explanation of procedures and care. Willing to evaluate my thoughts, concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/23/2024
Dr. Ramulu is the best. Aside from being quite personable, he's thoroughly competent and accurate. I feel that he's updated on the most recent advancements, and I completely trust his advice and decisions. I appreciate that as he is recording notes into my medical record, I know his diagnosis/comments and what to expect on the next visit.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Very knowledgable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Everything went well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
Dr Ramulu is not only extremely knowledgeable but he is always friendly and never appears rushed. He has allowed me to participate in decision making about my eye issues, treatment and medications.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/16/2024
I am very pleased with my doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Dr. Ramulu is an awesome doctor and I appreciate the care he provides for me. He listen to what I am explaining what is going on with my vision and check them out carefully.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/14/2024
Excellent physician and I highly recommend.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2024
Kind efficient and respectful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/31/2024
Professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Great and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
Dr. Ramulu is very professional and excellent in all aspects.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/26/2024
I am happy with the provider's service.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
I was very impressed with his knowledge and thoroughness of the appointment.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Very good I will see him next week for another procedure looking forward to it.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr Ramulu is my hero.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2024
Dr Ramulu is an excellent doctor and person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
De. Ramulu the best.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Excellent Care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Personable and listens well. Ty
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr. Ramulu was wonderful. He returned to post op when I had concerns about my vision and recovery pot op.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
One of the most respected physicians in his field
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr Ramulu is an exceptional medical provider knowledgable in his expertise and compassionate in the delivery of his care. He is also sensitive to my concerns always asking me if the proposed treatment was what I wanted. I am happy that he includes me in the decision making process when it came time to decide what treatment was best for my eyes.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr Romulus was very professional and concerned about my glaucoma. The technician, [ ] , was very nice, professional and thorough as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/28/2024
The doctor was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/26/2024
Dr. Ramulu was wonderful as usual. We are blessed to have him as our physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr. Ramulu is wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Dr Ramulu took time to answer all my questions and like his bedside manners
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
Excellent in every way
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/21/2024
He is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/17/2024
Dr. Ramulu is the most caring, kind and thorough doctor I have ever seen. I could not be more pleased with the care I am getting, as well as the personal attention. He is a remarkable doctor and person. I feel so lucky to be under his care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
Very satisfying
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/14/2024
I know Dr Ramulu is providing excellent care and I have every confidence in his treatment plan.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Provider always has charts tests and notes in front of him. He will consult them say this is a follow up to test for blah blah.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Satisfied I am satisfied with my visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/12/2024
I like my provider and his interns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
I have been comming to see Dr. Rammulu for nearly 20years he is a very good doctor.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Clear, concise, friendly and answering questions. Provided a POC including surgery and risks.Awaiting call from per-op team to schedule. Told surgery would be approximately within 3 weeks.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2024
The Dr was very very good. The assistant taking my vision test was fair
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
Dr ran exam efficiently, explined rsults
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/15/2024
He was nice seems to know what was needed. He did not say who was in the room with us. I think we were in his office maybe 10 min
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Professional and provides exceptional care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Dr. Ramalu is extremely knowledgeable, gives great advice and listens well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/10/2024
Outstanding
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/1/2024
He is goo
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/26/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Ramulu is an excellent doctor and solved my glaucoma problem. My only issue is the delay for service. My appointment was at 1:10pm. I initially saw an aide who promptly did an eye pressure test. But I did't see the doctor until 3pm, so a wait of almost 2 hours. He explained that other doctors were called in to surgery, hence the delay.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
Dr Ramulu did a fantastic job correcting issues in my right eye. Everything about the procedure was explained - from the initial evaluation to the procedure through the recovery process.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2024
My Eye Doctor is The Best of the Best!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Excellent professional doctor with great concern and knowledge about his patients.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
Dr. Ramulu is great. I feel luck under his treatment. He just needs to explain a little bit more about what's going on with my progression.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
He is very know and provided me with treatment options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/19/2024
He is a very good doctor and I believe cares about my health
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/17/2024
Outstanding provider. Very experienced. Explains situations clearly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
I was very pleased.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2024
Dr Ramulu is an excellent Dr. I am trusting him to do surgery on my eye
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/3/2024
Dr Ramulu was wonderful and to the point.