Overview
Dr. Andrew Smith is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in the management of cataract and glaucoma.He earned his medical degree at Georgetown University School of Medicine. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the UCI School of Medicine’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute (GHEI), followed by a glaucoma fellowship at the institute.Smith provides medical and surgical care for glaucoma patients as well as performing cataract surgery. He is the author of numerous peer-reviewed journal articles. His research interests include improving the surgical care of glaucoma patients.Smith sees patients inIrvineandOrange.
Dr. Smith is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Trabeculectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 18 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
380 West Central Avenue, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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Dr. Smith has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
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UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in macular degeneration, eye inflammation and retina and vitreous surgery.He earned his medical degree at the University of Miami in Florida and PhD in neuroscience at the California Institute of Technology. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Southern California’s Doheny Eye Institute, followed by fellowships in retina and vitreous surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore, Md., and UC San Diego.Kupperman's research focus is on the toxicity of drugs on retinal cells and has conducted many clinical trials to evaluate new drugs and technologies for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. He is also active in the development of drug delivery systems for the posterior eye segment in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine.He has been recognized as among the Best Doctors in America® and has been repeatedly named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association for nearly a decade.Kuppermann sees patients inOrangeandIrvine. Dr. Kuppermann is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kuppermann is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Marjan Farid is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, and the treatment of ocular surface disorders.She performs all types of corneal transplants, including femtosecond laser-enabled lamellar keratoplasty. She also performs limbal stem cell transplants and artificial corneal transplants to treat severe ocular surface disorders.Farid earned her medical degree at UC San Diego, followed by an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the UCI School of Medicine, where she also received fellowship training in cornea and external disease under the late Dr. Roger Steinert, an international pioneer in refractive laser surgery.Her research focus is on corneal surgery and the use of the femtosecond laser in corneal transplantation. Her work has appeared in many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Farid is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Farid is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
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David Boyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 54 years. Dr. Boyer is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Boyer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew K. Smith
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew K. Smith?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew K. Smith by calling their office at 949-824-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew K. Smith a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew K. Smith is classified as an Advanced expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew K. Smith specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew K. Smith is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Trabeculectomy, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Andrew K. Smith participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew K. Smith has published 18 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew K. Smith's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew K. Smith accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew K. Smith accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Advanced
- CataractDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- TrabeculectomyDr. Smith isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Amaurosis FugaxDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Amaurosis Fugax.
- ChalazionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EctropionDr. Smith isExperienced. Learn about Ectropion.