Jennifer Elizabeth Thorne MD PhD

Uveitis

Professor of Ophthalmology, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Ocular Immunology

1800 Orleans StreetMaumenee LobbyBaltimore, MD 21287
Phone+1 410-955-5080
Fax+1 410-955-0468

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Summary

Dr. Jennifer Thorne is an ophthalmologist in Baltimore, MD and is affiliated with Johns Hopkins Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Virginia School of Medicine and has been in practice 21 years. She specializes in uveitis and is experienced in uveitis and ocular immunology.

Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health System/Scheie Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
University of MarylandInternship, Internal Medicine, 1996 - 1997
University of Virginia School of MedicineClass of 1996

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Certifications & Licensure

MD State Medical License 2000 - 2027
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Risk of Cataract and Ocular Hypertension in Chronic Anterior Uveitis Patients on Stable-Dosing of Topical Corticosteroids.
Nicholas J Butler, Maxwell Pistilli, Kurt A Dreger, Tonetta D Fitzgerald, Srishti Kothari
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. 2026-07-30
Pseudo-Choroidal Melanocytosis in Birdshot Chorioretinitis: A Case Series from a Prospective Cohort.
Aliénor Vienne-Jumeau, Caroline Memmi, Thomas Foulonneau, Souhila Kecili, Jennifer E Thorne
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation. 2026-07-07
Comparative Five-Year Risks of Systemic Complications with Biologic versus Conventional Therapy in Noninfectious Uveitis.
Muhammad Z Chauhan, Jawad Muayad, Jamie L Surgent-Nahay, Akbar Shakoor, Jennifer E Thorne
Ophthalmology. 2026-07-06

Journal Articles

Development, Validation, and Innovation in Ophthalmic Laser-Based Imaging
Frank Brodie, Natalie Afshari, Jennifer E Thorne, Albert Vitale, David Myung, Mark S Blumenkranz, Elmer Tu, David Sarraf, Glenn J Jaffe, Malvina Eydelman, JAMA Ophthalmology
Assessing the Precision of ICD-10 Codes for Uveitis in 2 Electronic Health Record Systems
Sophia M Saleem, Alan G Palestine, Pauline T Merrill, Douglas A Jabs, Jennifer E Thorne, JAMA

Press Mentions

Heart Attack Risk Increased Among People with HIV and Hepatitis C as They AgedSeptember 21st, 2022
Ankylosing Spondylitis & Uveitis: An Ophthalmologist’s PerspectiveSeptember 26th, 2019
Research to Prevent Blindness and American Academy of Ophthalmology Award Grants for Big Data Research to Improve Patient CareJuly 30th, 2019