Dr. Robert L. Stamper
Overview
Dr. Robert Stamper is an ophthalmologist who specializes in diagnosing, monitoring and treating patients with glaucoma. He is the former director of the UCSF Glaucoma Clinic. His research interests include methods of diagnosing and treating glaucoma early to prevent vision loss. Stamper earned his medical degree at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center. He then served as a physician in the Peace Corps for two years. He completed his residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in glaucoma at Washington University in St. Louis. Stamper belongs to the American Academy of Ophthalmology and received its Life Achievement Honor Award in 2008. He also is a member of the American Ophthalmological Society, American Glaucoma Society and Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology. He has served as chair of Prevent Blindness Northern California.
Dr. Stamper is highly rated in 4 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 28 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
490 Illinois St., San Francisco, CA 94158
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Stamper 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
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.
Ophthalmology Clinic
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Retina And Vitreous Clinic
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert L. Stamper
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Stamper?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert L. Stamper by calling their office at 415-353-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Robert L. Stamper a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert L. Stamper is classified as an Elite 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. Robert L. Stamper specialize in?
While Dr. Robert L. Stamper is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Robert L. Stamper participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Robert L. Stamper has published 28 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Robert L. Stamper's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Robert L. Stamper accept my insurance?
Dr. Robert L. Stamper accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Shield of California. We recommend calling the office directly at 415-353-2020 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.
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- Elite
- GlaucomaDr. Stamper isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Distinguished
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Stamper isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Stamper isDistinguished. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Advanced
- TrabeculectomyDr. Stamper isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Stamper isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- CataractDr. Stamper isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Stamper isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Congenital CataractDr. Stamper isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Cataract.
- HyphemaDr. Stamper isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Stamper isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.