Kimberly K. Gokoffski
Expertise in
12
conditions
Expertise in
12
conditions
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Dr. Kimberly Gokoffski is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and strabismus. She cares for patients with vision loss caused by traumatic, ischemic (stroke), compressive (tumor), inflammatory (MS, NMO), infectious, metabolic and genetic diseases of the optic nerve and other visual pathways in the brain. She also treats patients with double vision due to cranial nerve palsies, brainstem disease, thyroid eye disease, and ocular muscle disorders such as myasthenia gravis, chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia and myotonic dystrophy.She earned her medical degree and PhD at UC Irvine School of Medicine. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at UC Davis, followed by a fellowship in neuro-ophthalmology at USC.Gokoffski’s practice philosophy is to empower patients with knowledge so they can make informed decisions and live their best lives. She is fluent in Polish and conversant in Spanish.

Dr. Gokoffski is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rathke Cleft Cyst, Optic Neuritis, Strabismus, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

Dr. Gokoffski is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 38 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

University Of California|Irvine|California College Of Medicine|University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine

Residency

University of California Davis Health - Internal Medicine

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Fellowships

Keck - USC School of Medicine - Neuro-Ophthamology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
Los Angeles General Medical Center
Keck Hospital Of USC

Languages Spoken

English
Polish
Spanish

Gender

Female

Insurance

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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
Other Locations
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
UCI Health - Irvine
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Gokoffski has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Papilledema
Neuromyelitis Optica

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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Is Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski a top-rated expert for Rathke Cleft Cyst?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski is classified as an Advanced expert for Rathke Cleft Cyst, 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. Kimberly K. Gokoffski specialize in?

While Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Rathke Cleft Cyst, Optic Neuritis, and Strabismus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski has published 38 articles and abstracts on conditions like Rathke Cleft Cyst. You can view a list of Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski accept my insurance?

Dr. Kimberly K. Gokoffski accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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