KARL MALICDEM, O.D.

EXPERIENCE

Dr. Malicdem obtained his Doctor of Optometry degree from the New England College of Optometry in Boston, MA. His strong bond with the Greater Baltimore area began with his 1999 B.S. in Biology from Towson University, and he pursued a minor in Spanish at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.

Dr. Malicdem’s journey into optometry began while at Towson University, he worked part-time at Dr. Goldstein and Associates of Owings Mills Mall. This experience ignited his passion for optometry, eventually leading him to become the head ophthalmic technician at the Mercy Hospital clinic of the Katzen Eye Group.

Throughout his career, Dr. Malicdem pursued internships at Upham’s Corner and the Dorchester House Community Health Centers in Boston, MA, as well as the Veterans Administration and the Wilmer Eye Clinic at Johns Hopkins Hospitals in Baltimore, MD. He remains committed to staying current in the dynamic field of optometry through ongoing education.

His extensive professional experience includes owning his own private practice, All Eyes on You Eye Care, LLC, in collaboration with For Eyes/Grand Vision in Nottingham, MD.

Dr. Malicdem has organized mission trips to Barahona, the Dominican Republic, and Chetumal, Mexico, with grants from Lion’s Club International. He has also supported the Maryland Optometric Association in the advancement of the profession as they won a long legislative battle to increase their scope of practice by the year 2020.