
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.
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Locations
850 Health Sciences Road, Irvine, CA 92617
101 The City Drive South, Building 30A, Orange, CA 92868
19210 Jamboree Road, Irvine, CA 92612
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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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Robert W. Crow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Robert W. Crow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Robert W. Crow 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. Robert W. Crow a top-rated expert for Optic Atrophy Type 1?
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.
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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- Distinguished
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Crow isDistinguished. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Crow isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Crow isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- StrabismusDr. Crow isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- Benign Essential Blepharospasm
- EsotropiaDr. Crow isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Fourth Cranial Nerve PalsyDr. Crow isAdvanced. Learn about Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy.
- Horizontal Gaze Palsy with Progressive Scoliosis
- Jalili SyndromeDr. Crow isAdvanced. Learn about Jalili Syndrome.
- NeurofibromatosisDr. Crow isAdvanced. Learn about Neurofibromatosis.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Bell's PalsyDr. Crow isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- BlepharitisDr. Crow isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Crow isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Color BlindnessDr. Crow isExperienced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Crow isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.

