Overview
Ryan Yanagihara is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bellaire, Texas.
Dr. Yanagihara is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, Cataract, Orbital Cellulitis, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles.
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- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
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- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
4460 Bissonnet St Ste 200, Bellaire, TX 77401
1959 NE Pacific St, Seattle, WA 98195
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.
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Baylor College Of Medicine - Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ryan Yanagihara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Yanagihara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Ryan Yanagihara by calling their office at 713-524-3434. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Ryan Yanagihara a top-rated expert for Cataract Removal?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ryan Yanagihara is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract Removal, 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. Ryan Yanagihara specialize in?
While Dr. Ryan Yanagihara is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract Removal, Vitrectomy, and Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Ryan Yanagihara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Ryan Yanagihara has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract Removal. You can view a list of Dr. Ryan Yanagihara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Ryan Yanagihara accept my insurance?
Dr. Ryan Yanagihara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 713-524-3434 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
- Cataract RemovalDr. Yanagihara isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- VitrectomyDr. Yanagihara isAdvanced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- Experienced
- CataractDr. Yanagihara isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- CMV RetinitisDr. Yanagihara isExperienced. Learn about CMV Retinitis.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Yanagihara isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- GlaucomaDr. Yanagihara isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Yanagihara isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Yanagihara isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.


