
Overview
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. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 159 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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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. Kuppermann 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
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.
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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.
Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
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.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Sumit (Sam) Garg is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist and a nationally recognized expert in the latest techniques for cataract surgery, corneal, conjunctival and refractive surgery, and intraocular lens implants.He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an internal medicine internship at UCLA Olive View Medical Center. He went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery, and external disease at the UCI School of Medicine and Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine.His research is focused on cataract surgery, keratoconus, corneal transplantation, corneal infections and dry eye disease. He is the author or co-author of dozens of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has contributed to numerous book chapters. He also is a frequent lecturer at conferences and symposia locally, nationally and internationally.Garg, who also speaks Spanish, sees patients inIrvineandOrange. Dr. Garg is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Garg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann 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. Baruch D. Kuppermann a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann is classified as an Elite expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Baruch D. Kuppermann specialize in?
While Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann has published 159 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann accept my insurance?
Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. 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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- Elite
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Kuppermann isElite. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Distinguished
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Kuppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kuppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Kuppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Kuppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Kuppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Kuppermann isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Advanced
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Kuppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Kuppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Kuppermann isAdvanced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Kuppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Kuppermann isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AlbinismDr. Kuppermann isExperienced. Learn about Albinism.
- AmblyopiaDr. Kuppermann isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Kuppermann isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- CataractDr. Kuppermann isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- EctropionDr. Kuppermann isExperienced. Learn about Ectropion.

