Kent W. Small
Experienced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. Kent W. Small

Ophthalmology
CommonSpirit Health
Kent W. Small, MD Private Practice
8635 W 3rd St, Ste 395W, 
Los Angeles, CA 
Accepting New Patients

Experienced in Usher Syndrome
CommonSpirit Health
Kent W. Small, MD Private Practice
8635 W 3rd St, Ste 395W, 
Los Angeles, CA 
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Overview

Dr. Small is a board-certified ophthalmologist with years of specialized training and over two decades of experience in retinal disorders, making him a leading expert in his field. Using the very latest methods, Dr. Small can diagnose and treat the full spectrum of retinal disorders, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease and more. Throughout his career, Dr. Small has been involved in research and clinical trials backed by over $10 million in funding that will improve patient care for years to come. Dr. Small is also the published author of over 300 articles relating to all aspects of retinal disease. For over a decade, Dr. Small was both Professor and Director of the Macular Disease Center and Retinal Research lab at the Jules Stein Eye Institute at UCLA. He has taught nearly 100 ophthalmologists and optometrists. In addition, Dr. Small is a frequent guest lecturer and recognized expert both nationally and internationally.Finally, Dr. Small will treat you with the utmost concern and compassion you deserve every step of the way. Your appointments with him are unhurried and informative, and he will explain everything to you in simple, easy-to-understand language. It's why Dr. Kent Small is trusted by nearly 300 Glendale and Los Angeles area ophthalmologists, optometrists and other medical specialists for their patients who need retinal care.Innovative, experienced and highly personalized retinal care.

Dr. Small is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Endophthalmitis, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution
Tulane School Of Medicine
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in CA
Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Kent W. Small, MD Private Practice
8635 W 3rd St, Ste 395W, Los Angeles, CA 90048
Call: 310-659-2200

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.


2 Clinical Trials

Phase I, Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GSK2798745 After 28 Day Repeat Oral Administration to Adults With Diabetic Macular Edema
Phase I, Open-Label, Multi-Center Study to Evaluate Safety, Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics of GSK2798745 After 28 Day Repeat Oral Administration to Adults With Diabetic Macular Edema
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: November 08, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: GSK2798745
Study Phase: Phase 1
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study Evaluating ORACEA® in Subjects With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Non-Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A Randomized, Double Blind, Placebo Controlled Study Evaluating ORACEA® in Subjects With Geographic Atrophy Secondary to Non-Exudative Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: November 04, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
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36 Total Publications

Citrobacter koseri Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant Injection.
Citrobacter koseri Endophthalmitis Following Intravitreal Fluocinolone Acetonide Implant Injection.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: October 06, 2025
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  • Elite
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    Elite
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  • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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  • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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  • Diabetic Retinopathy
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  • Geographic Atrophy
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  • Leber Congenital Amaurosis
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  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
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  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
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  • Blepharitis
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  • Chalazion
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  • Cone Dystrophy
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  • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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  • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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  • Congenital Toxoplasmosis
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