
Overview
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. She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 68 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
380 West Central Avenue, Suite 400, Brea, CA 92821
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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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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. Sumit (Sam) Garg is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist and a nationally recognized expert in the latest techniques for cataract surgery, corneal, conjunctival and refractive surgery, and intraocular lens implants.He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an internal medicine internship at UCLA Olive View Medical Center. He went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery, and external disease at the UCI School of Medicine and Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine.His research is focused on cataract surgery, keratoconus, corneal transplantation, corneal infections and dry eye disease. He is the author or co-author of dozens of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has contributed to numerous book chapters. He also is a frequent lecturer at conferences and symposia locally, nationally and internationally.Garg, who also speaks Spanish, sees patients inIrvineandOrange. Dr. Garg is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Garg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
Retina Vitreous Associates Medical Group
David Boyer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Beverly Hills, California. He has been practicing medicine for over 54 years. Dr. Boyer is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Boyer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marjan Farid
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marjan Farid?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marjan Farid by calling their office at 949-824-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marjan Farid a top-rated expert for Corneal Transplant?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marjan Farid is classified as an Elite expert for Corneal Transplant, 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. Marjan Farid specialize in?
While Dr. Marjan Farid is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Corneal Transplant, Astigmatism, and Keratoconus. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Marjan Farid participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marjan Farid has published 68 articles and abstracts on conditions like Corneal Transplant. You can view a list of Dr. Marjan Farid's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marjan Farid accept my insurance?
Dr. Marjan Farid accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 949-824-2020 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Elite
- Corneal TransplantDr. Farid isElite. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- Distinguished
- AstigmatismDr. Farid isDistinguished. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Farid isDistinguished. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Farid isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Farid isDistinguished. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive DeafnessDr. Farid isDistinguished. Learn about Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Farid isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
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- Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
- Neurotrophic KeratitisDr. Farid isAdvanced. Learn about Neurotrophic Keratitis.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Farid isAdvanced. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Stevens-Johnson SyndromeDr. Farid isAdvanced. Learn about Stevens-Johnson Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Farid isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AniridiaDr. Farid isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Farid isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- ChalazionDr. Farid isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Chandler's SyndromeDr. Farid isExperienced. Learn about Chandler's Syndrome.

