Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers, MD, Rockville, MD

About Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers

Dr. Cremers anchors the Visionary Eye Doctor team and is a widely respected and experienced researcher and clinician in dry eye disease. Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, an American Academy of Ophthalmology diplomate, and a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. She earned her Bachelor’s degree and a Master’s in Public Health from Columbia University. She received her Doctor of Medicine from Brown University and completed her internship in Internal Medicine at Harvard University’s Mount Auburn Hospital. She joined Harvard Medical School’s Department of Ophthalmology and the Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary in 2000. During this time, she worked with Dr. Judah Folkman on the angiogenesis basis of ocular rosacea, published surgical teaching tools in top international journals, created the largest database of surgical outcomes for resident cataract surgery, and was active in training residents and fellows. She participated in the Lancaster Cataract Course and Harvard Medical School’s Intensive Cataract Surgical Training Program. She has performed thousands of cataract surgeries and co-authored the highly acclaimed and widely used Ophthalmic Surgical Procedures Textbook, 2nd edition, which is utilized in numerous surgical residency programs in the U.S. and abroad. She is one of the few surgeons performing Meibomian Gland Probing worldwide, and patients travel internationally to see her. Dr. Cremers cares deeply about helping patients find relief from eye discomfort and vision loss. She is recognized as a Castle Connolly Top Doctor. The Top Doctors listed in their books and website directory are nominated by their peers in an extensive survey of thousands of American doctors each year.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Glaucoma

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Cataract

Glaucoma surgery

Secondary membranaous cataract surgery

Glaucoma

Cataract surgery with lens implant

Vitreous opacities and degeneration

Cataract

Office location

Visionary Eye Doctors

11300 Rockville Pike, Ste 1202, Rockville, MD 20852

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Education and background

Practice names

Visionary Eye Doctors

Board certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology

Education and training

Medical School - Brown University, Doctor of Medicine
Harvard University, Mount Auburn Hospital, Internship in Internal Medicine
Columbia University, Master's in Public Health
Columbia University (Bachelor's)
New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Residency in Ophthalmology

Professional memberships

American College of Surgeons

Awards and publications

Castle Connolly Top Doctor

Languages spoken

English
Spanish

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1588654040

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Frequently asked questions

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What practice does Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers work with?

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers works with Visionary Eye Doctors.

Where is Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers's office located?

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers's office is located at 11300 Rockville Pike, Rockville, MD 20852.

Which board certifications does Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers have?

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers?

Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Sandra Lora Cremers on their profile.