Overview
Sanford Chen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Santa Ana, California.
Dr. Chen is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 12 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Chen is currently accepting new patients.
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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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UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Irvine
Dr. Baruch D. Kuppermann is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in macular degeneration, eye inflammation and retina and vitreous surgery.He earned his medical degree at the University of Miami in Florida and PhD in neuroscience at the California Institute of Technology. He completed a residency in ophthalmology at the University of Southern California’s Doheny Eye Institute, followed by fellowships in retina and vitreous surgery at St. Joseph Medical Center in Baltimore, Md., and UC San Diego.Kupperman's research focus is on the toxicity of drugs on retinal cells and has conducted many clinical trials to evaluate new drugs and technologies for age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinal vein occlusion. He is also active in the development of drug delivery systems for the posterior eye segment in collaboration with the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Irvine.He has been recognized as among the Best Doctors in America® and has been repeatedly named a Physician of Excellence by the Orange County Medical Association for nearly a decade.Kuppermann sees patients inOrangeandIrvine. Dr. Kuppermann is highly rated in 23 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kuppermann is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
UCI Health Gavin Herbert Eye Institute - Orange
Dr. Marjan Farid is board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist who specializes in cornea, cataract and refractive surgery, and the treatment of ocular surface disorders.She performs all types of corneal transplants, including femtosecond laser-enabled lamellar keratoplasty. She also performs limbal stem cell transplants and artificial corneal transplants to treat severe ocular surface disorders.Farid earned her medical degree at UC San Diego, followed by an internship at Scripps Mercy Hospital in San Diego. She completed a residency in ophthalmology at the UCI School of Medicine, where she also received fellowship training in cornea and external disease under the late Dr. Roger Steinert, an international pioneer in refractive laser surgery.Her research focus is on corneal surgery and the use of the femtosecond laser in corneal transplantation. Her work has appeared in many peer-reviewed journals. Dr. Farid is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Hereditary Keratitis, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Farid is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology.
Jules Stein Eye Institute Medical Group
Michael Ip is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Pasadena, California. Dr. Ip is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Vein Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and Vitrectomy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sanford Chen
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sanford Chen?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sanford Chen by calling their office at 714-972-8432. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Sanford Chen a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sanford Chen is classified as an Distinguished expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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. Sanford Chen specialize in?
While Dr. Sanford Chen is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Sanford Chen participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sanford Chen has published 12 articles and abstracts on conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). You can view a list of Dr. Sanford Chen's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sanford Chen accept my insurance?
Dr. Sanford Chen accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 714-972-8432 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
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Chen isDistinguished. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- Advanced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Cone DystrophyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
- Cone-Rod DystrophyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Cone-Rod Dystrophy.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy
- Geographic AtrophyDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Geographic Atrophy.
- HyphemaDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- Retinal Vein OcclusionDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Retinal Vein Occlusion.
- Stargardt Macular Degeneration
- Usher SyndromeDr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome.
- Usher Syndrome Type 2ADr. Chen isAdvanced. Learn about Usher Syndrome Type 2A.
- Experienced
- Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- CataractDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- GlaucomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Metastatic Uveal MelanomaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Metastatic Uveal Melanoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Punctate Inner ChoroidopathyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Punctate Inner Choroidopathy.
- Retinal DetachmentDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Detachment.
- Retinitis PigmentosaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Retinitis Pigmentosa.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- UveitisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.
- VitrectomyDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about Vitrectomy.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Chen isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.
- X-Linked Retinitis Pigmentosa (XLRP)

