Christopher J. Rapuano
Elite in Keratoconus

Dr. Christopher J. Rapuano

Ophthalmology
Jefferson Health
Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
Philadelphia, PA 
Accepting New Patients

Elite in Keratoconus
Jefferson Health
Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, 
Philadelphia, PA 
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Overview

Christopher Rapuano is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Rapuano is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Keratoconus. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Interstitial Keratitis, Pterygium, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Rapuano is currently accepting new patients.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 117 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 12 articles in the study of Keratoconus.

Graduate Institution
Columbia University College Of Physicians/Surgeons
Residency
Wills Eye Hosp (HOSP CLOSED 7/13/06-NOW SURGI CTR)
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NJ
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Fellowships
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
Hospital Affiliations
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
French
Gender
Male

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Locations

Ophthalmology - Wills Eye Hospital
840 Walnut Street, Floor 10, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Call: 215-928-3180

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


1 Clinical Trials

Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Long-term Suppressive Valacyclovir Treatment for Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 07, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4

117 Total Publications

Economics of corneal cross-linking for keratoconus treatment.
Economics of corneal cross-linking for keratoconus treatment.
Journal: Journal of medical economics
Published: September 22, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Corneal Transplant
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  • Keratoconus
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    Elite
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  • Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
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    Distinguished
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  • Fuchs Dystrophy
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  • Interstitial Keratitis
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  • Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1
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  • Pterygium
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  • Blepharitis
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  • Cogan's Syndrome
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  • Dry Eye Syndrome
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  • Endophthalmitis
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  • Episcleritis
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  • Experienced
  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
    Dr. Rapuano is
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  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    Experienced
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  • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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  • Amblyopia
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  • Amebiasis
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  • Astigmatism
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