Overview
John Alappatt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Houston, Texas.
Dr. Alappatt is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Alappatt is currently accepting new patients.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. John J. Alappatt
How do I make an appointment with Dr. John J. Alappatt?
You can book an appointment with Dr. John J. Alappatt by calling their office at 281-495-2222. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. John J. Alappatt a top-rated expert for Kallikrein Hypertension?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. John J. Alappatt is classified as an Advanced expert for Kallikrein Hypertension, 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 J. Alappatt specialize in?
While Dr. John J. Alappatt is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Kallikrein Hypertension, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. John J. Alappatt participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. John J. Alappatt has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Kallikrein Hypertension. You can view a list of Dr. John J. Alappatt's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. John J. Alappatt accept my insurance?
Dr. John J. Alappatt accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 281-495-2222 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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- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Alappatt isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Alappatt isAdvanced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis ImperfectaDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal DystrophyDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- Stargardt Macular DegenerationDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Stargardt Macular Degeneration.
- Usher SyndromeDr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)Dr. Alappatt isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP).