Overview
Michael Lappin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California.
Dr. Lappin is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Pinguecula.
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Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
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- INSURANCE PLAN
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- MEDICARE MAPD
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations
801 N Tustin Ave Ste 700, Santa Ana, CA 92705
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael Lappin
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lappin?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael Lappin by calling their office at 714-541-4185. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael Lappin a top-rated expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael Lappin is classified as an Advanced expert for Ocular Hypertension (OHT), 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 Lappin specialize in?
While Dr. Michael Lappin is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Michael Lappin accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael Lappin accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-541-4185 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
- Advanced
- GlaucomaDr. Lappin isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Lappin isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Lappin isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Lappin isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- CataractDr. Lappin isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Lappin isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Lappin isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness

