Wuqaas M. Munir, MD

Cornea and External Diseases

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

UM Faculty Physicians, Inc.

Languages: English, Urdu

Gender: Male

Locations

University of Maryland Medical Center Midtown Campus Friedenwald Eye Institute

800 Linden Avenue
Floor 7
Baltimore, MD 21201

PH: 410-225-8070

FAX: 410-225-8778

PH: 667-214-1111

FAX: 410-799-5207

PH: 667-214-1111

FAX: 410-328-6503

About Me

Wuqaas M. Munir, MD, joined the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences in August 2014 as an associate professor and chief of ophthalmology at the Baltimore VA Medical Center. He is also the chief of the cornea service at the University of Maryland and the cornea fellowship director. His clinical interests include cornea, external disease and refractive surgery.
Dr. Munir received his medical degree in 2001 from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency in 2005 at the University of Illinois at Chicago, followed by a fellowship in cornea, external disease, anterior segment surgery and refractive surgery at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in 2006. Dr. Munir then served as assistant professor for eight years at the Boston University School of Medicine, where he also was the director of the cornea service as well as cornea fellowship director.
Dr. Munir specializes in complex cataract surgery and lamellar (partial-thickness) corneal transplant surgery. He also performs refractive surgery such as LASIK.
 
Wuqaas Munir, MD

Provider Ratings

The UMMS Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score.

4.8/5 stars
Overall
4.8
Likelihood of recommending this provider
4.8
Provider explained things clearly
4.8
Provider showed concern
4.8
Provider included you in decisions
4.8
Provider discussed treatment options

Patient Reviews (15)

UMMS Review Intro text

  • Very business oriented I was hesitant to ask further wuestions

  • Knowledgably of concern addressed

  • Dr Munir was friendly, knowledgeable, caring and attentive. He knew about my condition, recommended a plan and took the time to listen to my concerns.

  • Dr explained the problem with my eye, so I could understand clearly.

  • They worked with passion and caring

  • Good

  • Dr. never calls back - UNACCEPTABLE.

  • Physician always explains clearly any changes in treatment

  • Dr. Munir was excellent and the Physician Assistant was very helpful. Thank you.

  • My care provider was concern - about my health care.

  • Excellent doctor!

  • Dr. Munir listened very intently and made me feel very comfortable. I appreciated that he did the testing to ensure my eyes were ok. I also appreciated that he understood my concern.I also appreciated the young lady who did my testing

  • Great experience

  • Dr Munir is wonderful!!

  • Great