Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Joseph Tauber

Ophthalmology
4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 202, 
Kansas City, MO 
Expertise in
11
conditions
4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 202, 
Kansas City, MO 

Overview

Joseph Tauber is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Kansas City, Missouri.

Dr. Tauber is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis, and Corneal Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles and participating in 9 clinical trials.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in KS

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

Insight Eyecare Specialties
4400 Broadway Blvd Ste 202, Kansas City, MO 64111

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.

9 Clinical Trials

A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Dose-Ranging Study To Compare The Ocular Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-200 Ophthalmic Solution (0.02% And 0.04% Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) To Vehicle In Subjects With A Diagnosis Of Dry Eye Disease And Experiencing An Episodic Flare Up
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked, Dose-Ranging Study To Compare The Ocular Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-200 Ophthalmic Solution (0.02% And 0.04% Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate) To Vehicle In Subjects With A Diagnosis Of Dry Eye Disease And Experiencing An Episodic Flare Up
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 04, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
A Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Masked Study To Evaluate The Safety, Tolerability, And Efficacy Of SURF-100 Ophthalmic Solution (A Mycophenolic Acid/Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate Combination) In Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 11, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Combination of Mycophenolic Acid and Betamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Mycophenolic Acid, Restasis Ophthalmic Emulsion, Xiidra Ophthalmic Solution
Study Phase: Phase 2
A 4 Weeks, Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, Vehicle-controlled, Parallel Group Study With 12 Weeks of Follow-up to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of rhNGF Eye Drops Solution vs Vehicle in Moderate to Severe Dry Eye.
A 4 Weeks, Phase II, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, Vehicle-controlled, Parallel Group Study With 12 Weeks of Follow-up to Evaluate Safety and Efficacy of rhNGF Eye Drops Solution vs Vehicle in Moderate to Severe Dry Eye.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: April 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug, Other
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase I/II Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking of Keratoprosthesis Carrier Tissue in High-Risk Keratoprosthesis Implantation
A Phase I/II Prospective, Randomized, Multicenter, Double-Masked, Vehicle-Controlled Clinical Trial to Evaluate the Safety and Efficacy of Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking of Keratoprosthesis Carrier Tissue in High-Risk Keratoprosthesis Implantation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 10, 2023
Intervention Type: Drug, Device
Study Phase: Phase 1/Phase 2
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, and Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of a 5.0% Concentration of Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease and History of Recent Artificial Tear Use
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-masked, and Placebo-controlled Study Evaluating the Efficacy and Safety of a 5.0% Concentration of Lifitegrast Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease and History of Recent Artificial Tear Use
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: June 11, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase III, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Trial of KPI-121 in Postsurgical Inflammation
A Phase III, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Trial of KPI-121 in Postsurgical Inflammation
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 29, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Vehicle in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
A Phase 3, Double-Masked, Randomized, Controlled Study of KPI-121 0.25% Ophthalmic Suspension Compared to Vehicle in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: January 05, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 1b, Open-Label, Multiple Dose, Proof-of-Concept Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of AK002 in Patients With Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
A Phase 1b, Open-Label, Multiple Dose, Proof-of-Concept Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability, and Pharmacodynamics of AK002 in Patients With Atopic Keratoconjunctivitis, Vernal Keratoconjunctivitis, and Perennial Allergic Conjunctivitis
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: August 29, 2019
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 1
Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel Group Study of P-321 Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Assessing Safety and Efficacy Over 28 Days
Randomized, Double-Masked, Parallel Group Study of P-321 Ophthalmic Solution Compared to Placebo in Subjects With Dry Eye Disease Assessing Safety and Efficacy Over 28 Days
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 11, 2018
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
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28 Total Publications

TFOS DEWS III.
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Journal: American journal of ophthalmology
Published: November 23, 2025
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Is Dr. Joseph Tauber a top-rated expert for Dry Eye Syndrome?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joseph Tauber is classified as an Distinguished expert for Dry Eye Syndrome, 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 Tauber specialize in?

While Dr. Joseph Tauber is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Dry Eye Syndrome, Meibomianitis, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

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Yes. Dr. Joseph Tauber has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Dry Eye Syndrome. You can view a list of Dr. Joseph Tauber's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

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Dr. Joseph Tauber accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 816-531-9100 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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