Dr. Lisa M. Tom, M.D. is a comprehensive and glaucoma ophthalmologist, she specializes in cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), incisional glaucoma surgery, and ophthalmic lasers. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School. She furthered her specialization with a glaucoma fellowship at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
Dr. Lisa M. Tom, M.D. is a comprehensive and glaucoma ophthalmologist, she specializes in cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), incisional glaucoma surgery, and ophthalmic lasers. She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her residency at Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School. She furthered her specialization with a glaucoma fellowship at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute.
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She was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough .
(3 days ago)
Mar-2026
very impressed!
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Outstanding doctor. Great knowledge and very caring personality.
(2 weeks ago)
Mar-2026
Great
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Extremely thorough, explained everything clearly, very kind person.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
She and her team were thorough, informative and professional.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Professional. Answered all questions and conducted a thorough exam.
(1 month ago)
Feb-2026
Good visit sharing details on cataract surgery. When appropriate, I will schedule an appointment with Dr. Tom to do my cataract surgery.
(1 month ago)
Jan-2026
Dr. Tom is incredibly talented, smart, and kind. Any time she has treated me, I walked away feeling cared for and more educated on the issue I was experiencing. She performed a minor surgical procedure on me to perfection. I trust her immensely and could not recommend her enough!
Dr. Lisa M. Tom, M.D. is a comprehensive and glaucoma ophthalmologist, she specializes in cataract surgery, premium intraocular lenses (IOLs), minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), incisional glaucoma surgery, and ophthalmic lasers.
Dr. Tom’s extensive training includes a residency at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear, Harvard Medical School, where she honed her skills in the diagnosis and management of general eye conditions. She furthered her specialization with a glaucoma fellowship at the renowned Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami, where she gained expertise in complex glaucoma surgeries such as trabeculectomy and tube shunts.
She received her Bachelor of Arts magna cum laude from Princeton University and her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Tom is a member of the American Glaucoma Society and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, with her research contributions published in esteemed peer-reviewed journals, including Ophthalmology Glaucoma.
Dr. Tom’s dedication to advancing eye care extends to international and national conferences, including World Ophthalmology Congress and the American Academy of Ophthalmology, where she has presented her research findings. Notably, she has been recognized as a “Rising Star” by Castle Connolly Top Doctor for three consecutive years.
Dr. Tom is fluent in Spanish. With a commitment to making a difference globally, she has volunteered her expertise in manual small incision cataract surgery for patients in El Salvador and India.
Raised in Columbia, Maryland, Dr. Tom enjoys spending time with family and friends. Her hobbies include hiking, travel, and cooking.
She was friendly, knowledgeable and thorough .
very impressed!
Outstanding doctor. Great knowledge and very caring personality.
Great
Extremely thorough, explained everything clearly, very kind person.
She and her team were thorough, informative and professional.
Professional. Answered all questions and conducted a thorough exam.
Good visit sharing details on cataract surgery. When appropriate, I will schedule an appointment with Dr. Tom to do my cataract surgery.
Dr. Tom is incredibly talented, smart, and kind. Any time she has treated me, I walked away feeling cared for and more educated on the issue I was experiencing. She performed a minor surgical procedure on me to perfection. I trust her immensely and could not recommend her enough!
Excellent