Overview
John Hwang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California.
Dr. Hwang is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Central Serous Chorioretinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy.
Dr. Hwang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Hwang is currently accepting new patients.
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- HMO
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- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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 - Orange
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.
Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group
Michael Ip is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Ip is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John C. Hwang
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John C. Hwang?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John C. Hwang by calling their office at 714-543-6020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John C. Hwang a top-rated expert for Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John C. Hwang 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. John C. Hwang specialize in?
While Dr. John C. Hwang is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Central Serous Chorioretinopathy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John C. Hwang accept my insurance?
Dr. John C. Hwang accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-543-6020 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)Dr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Hwang isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- HyphemaDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Leber Congenital AmaurosisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Leber Congenital Amaurosis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Sorsby Fundus DystrophyDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Hwang isAdvanced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- CataractDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eales DiseaseDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Eales Disease.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- EntropionDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- GlaucomaDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Melanoma of the EyeDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Melanoma of the Eye.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Ocular ToxoplasmosisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Toxoplasmosis.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- PterygiumDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- PtosisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- UveitisDr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)Dr. Hwang isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).

