Overview
Derek Kunimoto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Phoenix, Arizona.
Dr. Kunimoto is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy.
Dr. Kunimoto is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 11 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Kunimoto is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
1101 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014
15401 N 29th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053
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
Massachusetts Eye And Ear
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Massachusetts Eye And Ear
Rachel Huckfeldt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Scottsdale, Arizona. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years. Dr. Huckfeldt is highly rated in 28 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Retinitis Pigmentosa, Usher Syndrome, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Huckfeldt is currently accepting new patients.
Massachusetts Eye And Ear
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto
Is Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto 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. Derek Y. Kunimoto is classified as an Distinguished 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. Derek Y. Kunimoto specialize in?
While Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Diabetic Retinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto has published 11 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto accept my insurance?
Dr. Derek Y. Kunimoto accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly 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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- Distinguished
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Kunimoto isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kunimoto isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Kunimoto isDistinguished. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Kunimoto isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Kunimoto isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Kunimoto isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Kunimoto isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Advanced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- CataractDr. Kunimoto isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Kunimoto isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Kunimoto isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Kunimoto isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Type 2 Diabetes (T2D)Dr. Kunimoto isAdvanced. Learn about Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).
- UveitisDr. Kunimoto isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Experienced
- AmblyopiaDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis ImperfectaDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Type 1 Diabetes (T1D)Dr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Type 1 Diabetes (T1D).
- Usher SyndromeDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- VitrectomyDr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)Dr. Kunimoto isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).