Robert W. Crow
Expertise in
16
conditions
Expertise in
16
conditions
850 Health Sciences Road, 
Irvine, CA 

Overview

Dr. R. Wade Crow is a UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in neuro-ophthalmology. His clinical practice is focused on a wide array of neuro-ophthalmic conditions, including double vision, the visual complications of intracranial tumors, the vision complications of stroke, myasthenia gravis and vision loss of unknown origin.He earned his medical degree at the Keck School of Medicine at USC, followed by an internship at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance and a residency in ophthalmology at UT Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas, Texas. He received fellowship training in neuro-ophthalmology at the University of Utah Health John A. Moran Eye Center in Salt Lake City.His research interests include the use of virtual reality in assessing and treating eye movement disorders, as well as assessing the impact of cataracts on optic nerve disease. He is the author or co-author of numerous peer-reviewed papers.Crow was recently named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association.He sees patients inIrvineandOrange.Nickname: Wade.

Dr. Crow is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Increased Intracranial Pressure, and Strabismus.

Dr. Crow is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Keck - USC School Of Medicine

Residency

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - Ophthalmology

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in UT

Board Certifications

American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Fellowships

University of Utah Health Science Center - Neuro-Ophthalmology

Hospital Affiliations

Uci Health-Orange
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Awards

Physicians of Excellence
Orange County Medical Association — 2020-2023

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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. Crow 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.

Optic Neuritis
Stroke
Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.


6 Total Publications

Vision Loss Associated With Autoimmune Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein Astrocytopathy.
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MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Robert W. Crow is classified as an Distinguished expert for Optic Atrophy Type 1, 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 W. Crow specialize in?

While Dr. Robert W. Crow is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Robert W. Crow participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Robert W. Crow has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Optic Atrophy Type 1. You can view a list of Dr. Robert W. Crow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Robert W. Crow accept my insurance?

Dr. Robert W. Crow 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.

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