Overview
Kakarla Chalam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Beaumont, California.
Dr. Chalam is highly rated in 17 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Chalam is board certified in Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 122 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial.
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Locations
81 S Highland Springs Ave, Ste 301, Beaumont, CA 92223
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
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 - Irvine
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.
Cleveland Clinic
Alex Yuan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Marcos, California. Dr. Yuan is highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Retinitis Pigmentosa, and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam by calling their office at 909-558-2154. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam a top-rated expert for Diabetic Retinopathy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam is classified as an Elite expert for Diabetic Retinopathy, 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. Kakarla V. Chalam specialize in?
While Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam has published 122 articles and abstracts on conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy. You can view a list of Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam accept my insurance?
Dr. Kakarla V. Chalam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 909-558-2154 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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- Elite
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Chalam isElite. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Chalam isElite. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- VitrectomyDr. Chalam isElite. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Distinguished
- Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)Dr. Chalam isDistinguished. Learn about Diabetic Macular Edema (DME).
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Chalam isDistinguished. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Chalam isDistinguished. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Chalam isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Chalam isAdvanced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- GlaucomaDr. Chalam isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- HyphemaDr. Chalam isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Neurotrophic KeratitisDr. Chalam isAdvanced. Learn about Neurotrophic Keratitis.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Chalam isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Chalam isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Chalam isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- Birdshot ChorioretinopathyDr. Chalam isExperienced. Learn about Birdshot Chorioretinopathy.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Chalam isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.

