Overview
Dr. Kapamajian received his undergraduate degree in Physiological Sciences at the University of California, Los Angeles, graduating summa cum laude in 2001 . He then attended the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles, where he earned his medical degree in 2005. Following this, he completed his internship in Internal Medicine at Olive View-UCLA Medical Center and went on to finish his residency training in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois, Chicago in 2009.
Dr. Kapamajian returned to Los Angeles and completed his first fellowship in uveitis, under the mentorship of Gary Holland, M.D. at the Jules Stein Eye Institute from 2009 to 2010. From 2010 to 2011 he went on to serve as Assistant Chief of Service at the Doheny Eye Institute, where he was in charge of the day to day activities of the ophthalmology clinic at Los Angeles County Hospital, as well as the clinical and surgical training of USC ophthalmology residents. He returned to the Jules Stein Eye Institute for a final year of fellowship training in glaucoma, under the mentorship of Joseph Caprioli, M.D. from 2011 to 2012.
Dr. Kapamajian is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, Uveitis, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Kapamajian is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
15141 Whittier Blvd, Suite 480, Suite 480, Whittier, CA 90603
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Dr. Kapamajian 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.
Clinical Research
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Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian by calling their office at 562-698-3776. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian 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. Michael A. Kapamajian specialize in?
While Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Neuroretinitis, and Uveitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael A. Kapamajian accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 562-698-3776 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- GlaucomaDr. Kapamajian isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
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- CataractDr. Kapamajian isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Kapamajian isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Kapamajian isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- UveitisDr. Kapamajian isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and RetinaDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina.
- Hereditary KeratitisDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Keratitis.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic NeuritisDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- ScleritisDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- StrabismusDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada DiseaseDr. Kapamajian isExperienced. Learn about Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease.