
Overview
Dr. Sumit (Sam) Garg is a board-certified UCI Health ophthalmologist and a nationally recognized expert in the latest techniques for cataract surgery, corneal, conjunctival and refractive surgery, and intraocular lens implants.He earned his medical degree at New York Medical College in Valhalla, N.Y., followed by an internal medicine internship at UCLA Olive View Medical Center. He went on to complete a residency in ophthalmology and a fellowship in corneal and refractive surgery, and external disease at the UCI School of Medicine and Gavin Herbert Eye Institute in Irvine.His research is focused on cataract surgery, keratoconus, corneal transplantation, corneal infections and dry eye disease. He is the author or co-author of dozens of publications in peer-reviewed journals, and has contributed to numerous book chapters. He also is a frequent lecturer at conferences and symposia locally, nationally and internationally.Garg, who also speaks Spanish, sees patients inIrvineandOrange.
Dr. Garg is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Cataract, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.
Dr. Garg is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 48 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
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Garg 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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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.
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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. Sumit S. Garg
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sumit S. Garg?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Sumit S. Garg 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. Sumit S. Garg a top-rated expert for Interstitial Keratitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sumit S. Garg is classified as an Distinguished expert for Interstitial Keratitis, 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. Sumit S. Garg specialize in?
While Dr. Sumit S. Garg is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, and Cataract. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Sumit S. Garg participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Sumit S. Garg has published 48 articles and abstracts on conditions like Interstitial Keratitis. You can view a list of Dr. Sumit S. Garg's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Sumit S. Garg accept my insurance?
Dr. Sumit S. Garg 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
- AstigmatismDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Astigmatism.
- CataractDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness
- Corneal TransplantDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Corneal Transplant.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Hereditary KeratitisDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Keratitis.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
- MeibomianitisDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- Neurotrophic KeratitisDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Neurotrophic Keratitis.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Garg isDistinguished. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- BlepharitisDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- EntropionDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Entropion.
- Iridocorneal Endothelial Syndrome
- Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
- PterygiumDr. Garg isAdvanced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Experienced
- Adie SyndromeDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Adie Syndrome.
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- AmblyopiaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- ChalazionDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- ChemosisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cogan's SyndromeDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Cogan's Syndrome.
- Color BlindnessDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- DRESS SyndromeDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about DRESS Syndrome.
- EndophthalmitisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Endophthalmitis.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Facial ParalysisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Facial Paralysis.
- GlaucomaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- HyphemaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Lenz Microphthalmia SyndromeDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome.
- MicrophthalmiaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Microphthalmia.
- Microphthalmia Syndromic 9Dr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Microphthalmia Syndromic 9.
- Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome
- Micropthalmia Associated with Colobomatous Cyst
- NeuroretinitisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Parinaud Oculoglandular SyndromeDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Parinaud Oculoglandular Syndrome.
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PingueculaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Pinguecula.
- PresbyopiaDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- PtosisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Recurrent Peripheral Facial PalsyDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Recurrent Peripheral Facial Palsy.
- ScleritisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Scleritis.
- StrabismusDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- UveitisDr. Garg isExperienced. Learn about Uveitis.

