Overview
Brian Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Laguna Hills, California.
Dr. Kim is highly rated in 20 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Geographic Atrophy, and Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
Dr. Kim is currently accepting new patients.
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- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
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- PPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- OTHER MEDICARE
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
San Clemente, CA 92673
1010 W. LA Veta Ave, Suite 175, Orange, CA 92868
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
Laguna Hills, CA 92653
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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.
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Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian T. Kim
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian T. Kim?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian T. Kim by calling their office at 949-951-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian T. Kim a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian T. Kim is classified as an Distinguished expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, 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. Brian T. Kim specialize in?
While Dr. Brian T. Kim is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Geographic Atrophy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Brian T. Kim accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian T. Kim accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-951-2020 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Kim isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Advanced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- CataractDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kim isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE)
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- AstigmatismDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- ChalazionDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Kim isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.

