About Dr. Melanie Bennett-Sims, MD

Specialized training and a solid educational background. 

“Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute Cornea Fellowship has given me the additional skills to handle cornea and external eye diseases in addition to my comprehensive Ophthalmology training, along with my specializing in dry eye disease.”

Graduate: B.S. in Biology, Spelman College, Atlanta, 1999

Graduate: M.D., Morehouse School of Medicine, Atlanta, 2003

Internship: University of Florida, Shands Hospital, Gainesville, 2003-04

Residency: Georgetown University Hospital/Washington Hospital Center, 2004-07

Fellowship: Wilmer Institute, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, MD, 2007

Honors and Awards: Dean’s List at Spelman College; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society at Morehouse School of Medicine Magnum Cum Laude; The Joseph Dessoff, MD of Ophthalmology Education Award, Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center; Chief Resident, Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center; The Walter Stark Research Award Grant, Johns Hopkins

Advanced training: Dry Eye Disease; Corneal Transplant; DSAEK; Keratoconus

Staying on the cutting edge

“As a member of these well-respected organizations I will stay up-to-date on vision care advancements and techniques.”

Diplomate: American Board of Ophthalmology

Member: American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society

Certified: Accredited Dry Eye Center; Cornea Specialist, VISX

Helping patients obtain the benefits of my training

“My ultimate goal is to provide excellent healthcare to a diverse population as well as helping others develop and pursue their dreams – as a mentor, researcher and role model.”

“Accuracy of Intraocular Lens Calculations in High Myopia Using the Zeiss IOL Master” , Johns Hopkins, 2007

“A Retrospective Review of DSEK Outcomes and Complications” , Georgetown University/Washington Hospital Center , 2007

“Morphological Study of the Ball and Socket Formation of the Lens of the Eye” , Morehouse School of Medicine, ABSTRACT , ARVO, 2001