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Judith Goldstein

Judith Goldstein, OD

Optometry

Accepting New Patients
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4.9 of 5 stars85 ratings, 40 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Judith Goldstein

Professional Titles

  • Chief, Low Vision and Vision Rehabilitation
  • Optometrist

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Background

Judith Goldstein, O.D., F.A.A.O., is an optometrist specializing in vision loss in older adults and a leader in research and education at the Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute.

Bringing years of clinical experience in low vision rehabilitation, Dr. Goldstein joined the Wilmer Eye Institute in 2006 as Director of Clinical Services with a focus on program-building efforts. Recognizing the growing need for physicians trained in this essential specialty of care, she established the Fellowship Training Program in 2008 with the aim of expanding the number of dedicated low vision experts in the field to care for the growing population with vision loss. This unique program has trained nine low vision physician-scientist and remains the only program of its kind in the U.S.

An Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Rehabilitation Medicine at the Wilmer Eye Institute at The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Dr. Goldstein is the Director of the Lions Vision Research and Rehabilitation Center and previously led the Low Vision Research Network, a collaborative network whose research focused on measurement of low vision rehabilitation outcomes. Dr. Goldstein’s current work focuses on issues of caring for older adults with vision loss and on improving health systems and services delivery to the growing population in need. 

Centers and Institutes

Wilmer Eye Institute Research

Recent News Articles and Media Coverage

Additional Academic Titles

Associate Professor of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Research Interests

Implementation science, Low vision epidemiology, Measurement of patient-reported outcomes

Locations

  1. Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center - Green Spring Station, Lutherville
    • 10753 Falls Road, Pavilion II STE 455, Lutherville, MD 21093
    • The Johns Hopkins Hospital
      • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

      Expertise

      Education

      VA Maryland Healthcare System

      Residency, Optometry, 1994

      SUNY College of Optometry

      Graduate School, OD, 1993

      Insurance

      Johns Hopkins providers accept various commercial health insurance plans. However, they may not be included in all of an insurance company's plans or offerings. This may include Exchange, Medicaid, Medicare, and specific limited benefit plans. Exceptions to participation also exist based on your employer’s benefits package and the provider's location or specialty. Please contact your insurer directly to make sure your doctor is covered by your plan. For more details, please review our Insurance Information.
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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

      4.9 out of 5

      85 ratings, 40 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.

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      Average provider Overall Rating by Patient rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Listened Carefully
      Average provider Provider Listened Carefully rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Explained Things Clearly
      Average provider Provider Explained Things Clearly rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Knew Medical History
      Average provider Provider Knew Medical History rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
      Provider Showed Respect
      Average provider Provider Showed Respect rating 5 out of 5 stars
      Provider Spent Enough Time
      Average provider Provider Spent Enough Time rating 4.9 out of 5 stars
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        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/17/2025

        Dr goldstein is so diligent in trying to make my eyesight last until my death. I have three specialist for MD,low pressure glaucoma, and dr. Goldstein for low vision. I am 86 and for 60 plus years I have had challenging visual problems. I know what a good doctor Is. . . Judith Goldstein Is the best!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 2/17/2025

        She is outstanding!!

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/29/2025

        Great

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/22/2025

        Dr. Goldstein was very professional and Is very pleasant when working with her patient. I enjoyed my visit with her.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/15/2025

        Help me understand

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 1/10/2025

        She is amazing. Dedicated, very professional and respectful!!

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

        Outstanding care, very professional

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

        Good

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

        Great doctor

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

        Dr. Goldstein and her team provided a thorough evaluation as well as follow up care instructions.

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

        The provider was very kind and took the time to explain everything to me in terms that I could understand.

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

        All good

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 12/2/2024

        Dr Goldstein is very professional and treated me with ultimate courtesy and respect. Reviewed everything to be sure I understood and all questions answered

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/20/2024

        None - I received excellent care.

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

        Dr. Goldstein isbest , we are so lucky to live in the Baltimore area to have her expertise and compassion for people with poor eyesight

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

        Dr. Goldstein was patient, very thorough and explained everything very well. She answered all my questions.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 11/1/2024

        Dr. Goldstein and the Low Vision team are all amazing!

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

        Every provider should be as competent, caring and knowledgeable.

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

        Excellent low vision services.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/15/2024

        This was overall a very good appointment. Dr. Goldstein addressed all of my concerns and questions. She asked for my goal for the appointment and encouraged me in my educational pursuits.

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

        Dr. Goldstein was clear, knowledgeable and extremely helpful.

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

        Very good.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/1/2024

        Dr Goldstein is an amazing doctor. No problems with her. She does fall behind with her schedule. Not a problem she wants to get her patients the best experience.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 10/1/2024

        Dr. Goldstein is a wonderful person and a great provider.

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

        Excellent experience. She was very detailed in her review of my situation, made several excellent suggestions and presented a very upbeat and helpful set of recommendations.

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

        Dr. Goldstein is awesome. She is friendly, courteous, and explains everything so I can comprehend. I wouldn't see anyone else.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 9/18/2024

        I have been with Dr. Goldstein for 22 years and she is the best Thank you

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

        Dr. Goldstein is absolutely excellent. She has been wonderful all the years she has been seeing me.Very

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/16/2024

        Dr. Goldstein was very compassionate, understanding and informative.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/15/2024

        2 doctors - good teamwork - both attentive

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 7/10/2024

        Excellent doctor

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/26/2024

        Dr Goldstein is an outstanding professional!Low Vision Clinic and its services need to be more widely publicized and routinely recommended by vision care medical personnel, if only by brochure.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/10/2024

        I am very pleased with the care I received from aDr. Goldstein and the tech [Staff]. I feel I got specialized care, that addressed my specific needs from knowledgeable experts.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 6/4/2024

        Dr. Goldstein is the best. She explained my problem very clearly

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

        This was my first time going to Dr. Goldstein. She was refreshingly easy to talk to and very friendly as she completed my low-vision exam.

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

        My Aunt [ ] struggles with dementia so she is somewhat confused. Dr Goldstein fully explained my Aunt's condition to her in terms she could understand. She was very patient & compassionate toward my aunt throughout the visit.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/16/2024

        Dr. Goldstein was exceptionally knowledgeable, caring, pleasant and thorough. Although this was my first visit, she treated me as if I had been her patient for years.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 4/15/2024

        Dr. Goldstein is amazing!

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

        I felt as though the visit was thorough with the doctor giving me full attention. She listened well and made sure I understood her comments. One of the best practitioners I have experienced.

        5 out of 5 stars
        Reviewed on 3/26/2024

        She covered every question that I had.