Overview
Joseph Gira is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St. Louis, Missouri.
Dr. Gira is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Nearsightedness, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Gira is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. Dr. Gira is currently accepting new patients.
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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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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joseph P. Gira
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Gira?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joseph P. Gira by calling their office at 314-432-5478. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joseph P. Gira a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph P. Gira is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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. Joseph P. Gira specialize in?
While Dr. Joseph P. Gira is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Nearsightedness. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Joseph P. Gira participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joseph P. Gira has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph P. Gira's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joseph P. Gira accept my insurance?
Dr. Joseph P. Gira accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-432-5478 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
- CataractDr. Gira isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Gira isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Advanced
- BlepharitisDr. Gira isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Gira isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Gira isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- GlaucomaDr. Gira isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Gira isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- KeratoconusDr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- PresbyopiaDr. Gira isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.