Overview
Ken Kitayama is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Los Angeles, California.
Dr. Kitayama is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Trabeculectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 30 peer reviewed articles.
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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. Ken Kitayama
Is Dr. Ken Kitayama a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ken Kitayama is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, 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. Ken Kitayama specialize in?
While Dr. Ken Kitayama is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Trabeculectomy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Ken Kitayama participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ken Kitayama has published 30 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Ken Kitayama's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ken Kitayama accept my insurance?
Dr. Ken Kitayama accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- GlaucomaDr. Kitayama isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Kitayama isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- TrabeculectomyDr. Kitayama isDistinguished. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Advanced
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Kitayama isAdvanced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Kitayama isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- CataractDr. Kitayama isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kitayama isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Kitayama isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NearsightednessDr. Kitayama isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Kitayama isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.