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Bryn Melissa Burkholder

Bryn Melissa Burkholder, MD

Uveitis

Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Accepting New Patients
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4.9 of 5 stars221 ratings, 73 reviews
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

Languages

  • English

14 Insurances Accepted

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Gender

Female

About Bryn Melissa Burkholder

Professional Titles

  • Antoinette R. Schifanelli Rising Professor of Ophthalmology

Primary Academic Title

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Background

Bryn M. Burkholder, M.D., is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute and the Antoinette R. Schifanelli Rising Professor of Ophthalmology, specializing in ocular inflammatory and infectious diseases, cataract surgery and comprehensive ophthalmology.

Dr. Burkholder earned her bachelor's degree from Duke University, where she majored in biology, and received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. After completing an internship at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, she moved to Baltimore for her residency in ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Burkholder remained at Wilmer for her fellowship training in uveitis before joining the faculty in July 2012.

Centers and Institutes

Wilmer Eye Institute Research

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital
    • 1800 Orleans Street, Maumenee Lobby, Baltimore, MD 21287

    Expertise

    Education

    Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine

    Residency, Ophthalmology, 2011

    University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

    Medical Education, MD, 2007

    Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology

    American Board of Ophthalmology, 2013

    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

    4.9 out of 5

    221 ratings, 73 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 4.8 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 4.9 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 4.9 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 2/18/2025

      Dr Burkholder is the best

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

      Dr. Burkholder is awesome. She listens to me, takes my concerns seriously, and is a great diagnostician. She is very competent, kind, and attentive. Truly one of the best.

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

      Professional and competent

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

      Have no comment on the provider, has been good with my care

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/7/2025

      Dr Burkholder is a true professional. I truly appreciate her expertise.

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

      Very pleasant and knowledgeable doctor.

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

      She is very skilled, knowledgeable, quick to respond, and friendly

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/4/2025

      A good listner, covered all basis, explore many treatment options, & easy to talk with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 2/4/2025

      I have a lot of confidence in her and know she has my best interest at heart.

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

      Dr. Burkholder is very kind, gentle and approachable.

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

      I see several physicians in different departments at JH. Dr Burkholder and every aspect of Wilmer are by far the most consistent and well run, in every respect.

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

      I've seen Dr. Burkholder for the past 15 years and she is always excellent

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

      She always provides the best care, best course of action for my acute flare ups.

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

      She is the best!

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

      She is funny and fun to talk to.

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

      Dr. Burkholder is great. She is smart, practical, kind and efficient. She is also a good listener.

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

      I feel very lucky to be Dr. Burkholder's patient

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

      I have been her patient for years and believe she has given me the best possible care.

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

      Would definitely come back to her (if needed)

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

      Excellent

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

      Very much appreciate the care I am given

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

      I think Dr. Burkholder is fantastic! She is very knowledgeable, compassionate, listens well, and I have trusted her with my eyes. I have recommended her to several people. She identified and cured my uveitis and macular pucker when two other practices could not.

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

      Ooutstanding

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

      All good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/26/2024

      Dr. Burkholder is very knowledgeable and professional. She is one of the best providers I have ever.

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

      Nice and very professional

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

      I love Dr. Burkholder. She is always nice and everyone at Johns- Hopkins is always helpful and welcoming.

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

      Although Dr Burkholder is a specialist, she also serves as my primary eye care physician. I have confidence in her care of me.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/13/2024

      Provider is very good at addressing my health issues.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Dr. Burkholder is a caring, easy to talk to physician. She was great explaining things and making sure I understood

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/6/2024

      Dr. Burkholder was excellent and her fellow ? [staff] I believe, was superb. He spent approximately 30 minutes with me, was thorough and knowledgeable. Then Dr. Burkholder spent another 10-15 minutes and both addressed all the issues in depth.

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

      Dr. Burkholder has given me the best eye care

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

      The technician who did the exam was excellent. The physician was prompt and thorough.

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

      The best

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

      Dr. Burkholder was very personable and kind.As this was a referral from my regular eye doctor, Dr. Burkholder told me her opinion with regards to the question my regular provider asked, and expanded on her comments in a manner I could understand. She also said she would confer with her associates. She prescribed a chest x-ray and blood work and told what she was looking for from those tests. I have a follow up visit in 6 weeks.

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

      Dr Burkholder is a very patient and professional doctor she is a very great in what she does as a Hopkins doctor

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

      Wonder doctor

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Thank you

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/2/2024

      Kind, patient, explains things so you can understand

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

      Good Dr. She went right to the cause of my vision problem.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      The care I received from the Wilmer Eye institute (over the years) In general, and Bryn Burkholder In particular, enabled me to maintain excellent sight in my left eye.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Very knowledgeable and patient.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Always compassionate

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/23/2024

      Every Good

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/20/2024

      Very good

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

      Very attentive and listened to my concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/28/2024

      Provider is knowledgeable and personable, an excellent medical professional.

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

      I love Dr. Burkholder personally and the concern and care she has hoped she'll be there a long time.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 8/12/2024

      Dr. Burkholder is exceptional. She makes me feel comfortable and is extremely knowledgeable.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/31/2024

      Very thoughtful, caring, good listener and smart

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/30/2024

      Knowledgeable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/9/2024

      The nurse and doctor were very pleasant and informative. The doctor provided me with more valuable information regarding my ailment than any other doctor I have seen at JHU. My preference would be to meet with her if I have any other ophthalmology issues.

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

      Professional and knowledgeable and easy to talk to

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2024

      Dr listened to me

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/3/2024

      Fine

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

      Dr. Burkholder was very pleasant, concerned about my condition, very confident and informative. I would highly recommend her to all my family and friends.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/25/2024

      Dr. Burkholder is a great listener. She takes the time to adress my questions or concerns.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/18/2024

      Dr. Burkholder is always very professional, dresses professionally, and is a pleasure to converse with.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 6/11/2024

      Dr Burkholder is the best

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

      Dr. Burkholder is an excellent doctor

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

      Professional /attentive

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

      Excellent doctor. Very pleased with her approach.

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

      Very professional and helpful

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

      She's been my doctor for a long time. She always asks how your day is going and if anything is new. She cares and I love that

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

      Exceedingly professional

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

      Good

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

      Well-knowledgable

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Very professional, highly skilled and straightforward

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2024

      Dr Burkholder is an excellent caring physician. Even when relaying bad news she shows compassionate care

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

      She was very professional knowledgeable and on point. I came from Harrisburg PA to see her and it was worth the trip. I was told that she is the best in the area .

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 4/10/2024

      Very nice and professional

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

      Very informative

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/25/2024

      Very professional care and service