
Mona Athea Kaleem, MD
Glaucoma
Highlights
Johns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Mona Athea Kaleem
Primary Academic Title
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Mona Kaleem, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the Wilmer Eye Institute. She is a fellowship trained glaucoma and cataract surgeon in Bethesda, Maryland. She is broadly trained in the medical and surgical care of glaucoma. Her excellence in patient care, teaching, and research activities resulted in her selection to the American Glaucoma Society. She was also selected by her peers as a Baltimore Magazine “Top Doctor” in 2018, 2019 and 2021. In 2020, Dr. Kaleem was honored with the American Academy of Ophthalmology's Achievement Award.
Dr. Kaleem was born and raised in Maryland. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Economics with double minors in Biology and Chemistry at Smith College prior to entering the Howard University College of Medicine. There, she was a Trustee Scholar and awardee of the Malcolm X Scholarship due to her leadership in community service. She completed her medical training at Mercy Medical Center, Howard University Hospital, and the Cleveland Clinic.
She has a strong interest in volunteerism and has participated in medical missions globally and in underserved areas within the United States. Dr. Kaleem is also known for her involvement in grass roots legislative efforts that impact the way that ophthalmology care is delivered and received in the United States.
She is one of the hosts of the Diagnosis Glaucoma podcast and co-authored the book Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know with Dr. Harry Quigley.
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Recent News Articles and Media Coverage
Putting Care in the Patient’s Hands, Johns Hopkins Medicine (Nov. 2021)
Get to know Dr. Mona Kaleem, Johns Hopkins Medicine (May 2021)
Glaucoma: Clinical Practice and Research to Optimize patient outcomes (VIDEO), ARVOinfo (Mar. 2021)
Research Interests
Education, Health Care Policy, Quality of Life Improvement for Those with Glaucoma
Research Summary
Dr. Kaleem has grant funding from the American Glaucoma Society and the Abell Foundation. Her research interests include improving quality of life for glaucoma patients, increasing eye care to underserved populations, and integrative medicine.
Selected Publications
Glaucoma: What Every Patient Should Know: A Guide from Dr. Harry Quigley and Dr. Mona Kaleem
Locations
- Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center — Bethesda
- 6430 Rockledge Drive, Building 6, Bethesda, MD 20817
- phone: 240-482-1100
- fax: 240-482-1105
- Howard County Medical Pavilion
- 10710 Charter Drive, Suite 310, Columbia, MD 21044
- phone: 410-910-2330
- fax: 410-910-2393
Expertise
Education
Cleveland Clinic
Fellowship, Glaucoma, 2014Howard University Hospital
Residency, Ophthalmology, 2013Howard University College of Medicine
Medical Education, MD, 2009Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology, 2016Insurance
- 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
427 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 4/2/2025
Very nice and positive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/2/2025
The provider is very knowledgeable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Dr. Kaleem is excellent and it is a pleasure to have her as part of the JH community.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
Dr. Kaleem is good. I just wish she would have told me that I needed to take out my contact lens a week before she measures my eye since I live so far away but that is okay. I have to go back.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/26/2025
My doctor is excellent; however, I was unable to schedule my next appointment with her and had to settle for my next appointment with an unknown physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/24/2025
Very nice and personable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
She was methodical, confident, professional & demonstrated mastery of the subject-glaucoma. Her professional leadership reflected the competency of her team members. I observed effective utilization of state-of-the-art high-tech tools for glaucoma investigation & eye care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
Easy going. Set me at ease. Very likable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2025
She is very calm and reassuring. Very caring and enjoys her work
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Excellent, empathetic, listens well
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Careful, respectful, authoratiive
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
This was my first appointment with this provider. Provider was well informed of my past eye medical history and was efficient. I just missed the warm interactions I had with my former ophthalmologist [staff].
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Very courteous
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/19/2025
Dr Mona Kaleem did a fantastic job on my left eye cataract surgery.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Very pleasant, respectful and attentive.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
This visit was part of the glaucoma study and I have previously only had wonderful experiences with all of the providers associated with the study.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/10/2025
She is always professional and gives me the pertinent information that I need
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/3/2025
Awesome doctor very thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Very comfortable talking to her about my concerns and corrective measres
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Professional, good communication,
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/20/2025
She was wonderful, thorough, and reassuring. Answered all my questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Excellent Physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
She is excellent. I used to see [staff] and found him to be arrogant. Dr Kaleem is great.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
Kaleem is my best doctor, I have complete confidence in her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/19/2025
The provider is very knowledgeable and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/13/2025
I felt in good hands with Dr. Kaleem
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/12/2025
Provider was good- clear communication and listened to my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
This was my first visit with Dr. Kaleem. I was very impressed with both her medical and social skills.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Very very knowledgeable and good bedside manner
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2025
Very polite
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Very caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/5/2025
Dr Kaleem always is very direct in a quiet, no-nonsense way. She answers my questions and makes suggestions to address problems that I have. She wastes no time with smalltalk but never leaves me feeling that she rushed through our appointment. I appreciate her competence, her caring, and her calm demeanor.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Excellent surgeon, very professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/3/2025
Very Good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2025
Very personable
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
A good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/29/2025
I am very happy to be under Dr kaleem care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
She was great at providing the care I needed and advised on the follow up
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/27/2025
Dr Kaleem is very good doctor, explains things well, very professional and pleasant
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/23/2025
Able
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
Very good.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/22/2025
An excellent professional physician. I rarely see a doctor like her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr Kaleem is always professional and caring. I feel confident in her expertise.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr Kaleem was very professional and explained the details of my examination and further procedures that my be necessary very thoroughlu.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Doctor was very knowledgeable and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/15/2025
Dr. Kaleem is very professional, yet calm, patient and reassuring which is very helpful to me since I have high anxiety (for which I am being treated).
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/13/2025
Dr. Kaleem is a very thorough in her exams. She explained what test I was having in gave me the results in a timely manner. She is very kind and said to call her if I ever needed her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Kaleem is most knowledgeable and professional!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
My provider is patient explained well for to understand very nice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2025
Very pleased
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2025
Dr. Mona Kaleem is a skillful and accomplished eye surgeon. I have faith in her competency as a physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Very good and caring provider.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/23/2024
Very knowledgeable about my condition.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/18/2024
Very professional, knowledgeable. Provides all the information needed to make a good decision.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/16/2024
Dr Kaleem is a caring doctor who listens and helps you understand the conditions that are occuring in my eyes
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
It is always a pleasure and pleasant experience during my appointments with Dr. Kaleem.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/11/2024
Dr. Is very polite and personable.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/5/2024
The provider was fine.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Dr. Mona Kaleem is competent and also showed empathy which is very valuable to me.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/4/2024
Great communication and understanding of explaining the situation of the condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/2/2024
Excellent opthomologist
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/27/2024
I sought out Dr. Kaleem for L/T management of my chronic condition. I'm grateful for her clinical expertise. I hope that she remains at JHM to support the unique needs of her glaucoma patients, esp me;-)
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2024
Dr. Kaleem is outstanding and provides excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/21/2024
Very professional and thorough
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Dr. Kaleem is an excellent physician. She explains things in an easy to understand manor. She is kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/20/2024
Courteous and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/14/2024
Good job
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
Dr. Kaleem is one of the best doctors I have ever met.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/13/2024
She is courteous and easy to talk to.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
She took the time to educate me on my issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Professional, experienced, gave good experienced advice
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Fantastic explanation until the patient get satisfaction.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/11/2024
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Excellent Medical Service. Hopkins Doctors are real STARS.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/6/2024
Very professional and great patient care
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/4/2024
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/30/2024
Wonderful, caring, knowlegeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
Dr Kaleem arranged all necessary testing in advance so she could compare results to those from my previous provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/28/2024
I was happy to be able to see Dr Kaleem. She was very informative about my eyes problem. She is a very caring Dr.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2024
My provider was good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
No comments good service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Kind, caring, knowledgeable, professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr. Mona Kaleem is outstanding!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Dr Kaleem is caring and knowledgeable. She takes time with her patients.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/23/2024
Knowledgeable courteous and patient oriented
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/17/2024
Dr is very competent but spent a very short amount of time with me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/16/2024
Dr. Kaleem is great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2024
The only thing outside of an otherwise excellent visit in all ways, was that I didn't understand why the doctor said I was actually at a lower risk for glaucoma. It was probably my surprise that prevented this from sinking in.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
She was knowledgeable patient and attentive.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/10/2024
Dr Kaleem is a excellent doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/9/2024
Happy to learn she is still with Wilmer!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/3/2024
Great, thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Very competent and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Provider is courteous and attentive
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/23/2024
Dr Kaleem is an obviously knowledgeable and competent provider.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/19/2024
Dr Kaleem is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/18/2024
This was the first time I met Dr. Kaleem. She was very pleasant and clearly knew my medical information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/12/2024
Dr Kaleem is a great doctor.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
I absolutely trust Dr. Kaleem's judgement and recommendations.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
I felt I was in a good hand and felt happy I choose your service!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/11/2024
Excellent and you are lucky to have her
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/9/2024
She was very friendly and kind. Listened to my questions and answered them , explaining well what the procedure would entail when necessary. Everything is good for now she is just going to keep checking on things.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr Kaleem is very smart and I like going to her. We decided on a follow up procedure that I am comfortable having her perform.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
Dr Kaleem is cioncerned about my loss of sight and is trying to find mithods to restore some to me
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/5/2024
She is a calm, very knowledgeable doctor, who I think is first rate.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/4/2024
Best doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
She was new for me. She was very nice.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Recommended by my JH retinal specialist Dr. [ ] . A great choice!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/29/2024
Excellent job and good medical knowledge. Thanks
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/28/2024
Dr. Kaleem is very attentive and knowledgeable. I trust her judgement and rely on her medical attentiveness.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Attentive,empathetic and very professional.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/26/2024
Dr. Kaleem was very thorough and professional in doing a good job.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/22/2024
The provider was very professional and informative.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Dr. Kaleem is an outstanding person and an even better doctor!!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/21/2024
Professional, personable, patient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Very good Physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/8/2024
Excellent caring and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Dr. Kaleem is an outstanding doctor and overall outstanding person!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/7/2024
Professional and efficient.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/6/2024
Excellent doctor. Explained different options had verbal and written information and instructions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Concern for your health and how you are doing.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/5/2024
Excellent glaucoma surgeon
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Excellent MD
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr. Kaleem is very good and helpful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Excillent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/1/2024
Dr Kaleem is wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Wonderful!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/24/2024
Dr. Kaleem Is knowledgeable, compassionate and efficient. I always feel reassured after seeing her.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
I recommend Dr Kaleem every chance I get because she is excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/18/2024
Professional, corteus, responsive to questions. All in all I value this doctor for follow-ups.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/17/2024
Dr Kaleem saved my eyesight
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/3/2024
Dr Kaleem is very professional and caring. She explained things to easily understand.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Dr Kaleem was apologetic for the delay. She was very focused and conducted the eye exam promptly, explaining her review in an understandable way. She also was very open to questions and concerns providing suggestions to allay occasional eye discomfort.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Very aware of my eye pressures/status when discussing future visits.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
Good
- 3 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/27/2024
She seemed very competent in her care. The visit was quick
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/24/2024
Provider was very knowledgeable and concerned about my eye health. Informed me that my eye health had changed for the worse and requested I return to clinic for follow up in three months.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Thank you!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/19/2024
Had a good discussion about my condition
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Dr. Kaleem is quick but thorough, and very kind and helpful.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2024
Very professional, courteous and precise.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/5/2024
Very patient oriented, although her in person visit was too short
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Dr. Kaleem is outstanding.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2024
Very capable and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
Ok
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
She is a knowledgable, and compassionate health care professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
I'm very pleased with my provider. She is very knowledgeable and great attention to her patients concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Excellent Service from start to finish.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Dr Kaleem had a wonderful manner that put me at ease compared to 4 other eye doctors I have see she had a plan and made time to educate me about my options
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
The provider is a great doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/22/2024
Dr Kaleem was excellent during preliminary visit and helped set up post/ procedure visit