Dr. Raymond N. Sjaarda, MD | Towson, MD | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Raymond Sjaarda is an ophthalmologist with four decades of experience treating complex retinal conditions. He earned his medical degree from Duke University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Sjaarda brings 41 years of specialized expertise to his practice, focusing on advanced retinal care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Sjaarda practices at University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus and sees patients at multiple locations throughout Maryland, including Towson, Frederick, and Columbia. He specializes in treating diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachment, and age-related macular degeneration. His expertise includes advanced diagnostic techniques like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography, as well as anti-VEGF treatments for various retinal conditions. Patients rate Dr. Sjaarda 4.8 out of 5 stars for his care.

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accepting new patients
4.8

16 Ratings
41 years of experience
17 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Spanish
Baylor College Of Medicine
7 written reviews
1 specialty
14 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
5 office locations
Male

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Dr sjaarda is a great doctor. He Is a great

September 28th, 2019

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Dr. Sjaarda saved my sight and keeps working on it. He is patient, knowledgable and a real person. He's not afraid to talk to you and with you. I've had too many doctors talk at me. He knows his profession and is truly a blessing for so many of us.

August 9th, 2019

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I have been seeing Dr. Sjaarda for a little over two years. I have diabetic retinopathy, macular edema and have had 3 eye hemorrhages and he took care of everything and my eyes are healthy and I have excellent eye sight. He did surgery on me and it went smoothly and I had great results. He is an excellent surgeon who truly cares about his patients. I would recommend him in a heartbeat.

September 24th, 2016

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Superb Retina Specialist! Trust him to care for you.

December 12th, 2014

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Dr. Sjaarda performed 2 surgeries on me. He is a great surgeon and an even better human being. I can't speak highly enough of him and highly recommend him. He is very knowledgeable and a great person who actually cares about helping people, which is becoming the exception these days.

September 23rd, 2012

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I had a torn and detached retina. Even though I was a new emergency patient, I was seen promptly. He did an excellent job with laser surgery and followed up on a regular basis. He saved my sight and I never even had to change my eyeglass prescription. Not only is he a great retinal specialist, he is also a very nice person who is very caring.

April 3rd, 2012

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Back in 2003 I was diagnosed with a retinal detachment that needed immediate surgery. He scheduled me for the next morning to reattach my retina that had been undiagnosed for 3 months. The surgery was successful and I have almost perfect vision.I have been back for follow-ups over the last 7 years and even if a year has gone by he remembers our conversations. Great doctor, very intelligent, and cares about his patients.

November 18th, 2010

Retina Specialists

6569 N Charles St Ste 605Towson, MD 21204

Tel: (410) 296-9700

Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

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Retina Specialists

77 Thomas Johnson Dr Ste BFrederick, MD 21702

Tel: (301) 682-9700

Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

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Retina Specialists

9841 BROKEN LAND PKWY STE 105COLUMBIA, MD 21046

Tel: (410) 772-9700

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Frederick Health Hospital

400 W 7th StFrederick, MD 21701

Tel: (240) 566-3300

University Of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus

827 Linden AveBaltimore, MD 21201

Tel: (410) 225-8000


Dr. Raymond Nicholas Sjaarda, MD	Dr. Maria Soledad Romero, MD	Dr. Pamela D'Souza-David, MD	Dr. Usiwoma Abugo, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.8 (16 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	5 (5 Ratings)
41 Years of Experience	29 Years of Experience		14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Italian, Spanish, English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Towson , MD	Baltimore , MD	Laurel , MD	Lutherville , MD
Med School: Duke University School Of Medicine	Med School: Universidad Catolica de Cordoba	Med School: Loma Linda University in California	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Ophthalmology

Adjuvant Chemotherapy
Blindness
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Glaucoma
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Macular Degeneration
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Retinal Disorders
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Baylor College Of Medicine

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Duke University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1985

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