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Baruch Kuppermann, MD, Ophthalmology, Irvine, CA

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Ophthalmology Irvine, CA

Retinal Disease, Uveitis

Professor, Ophthalmology, University of California, Irvine College of Medicine

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  • Office

    UCI Gavin Herbert Eye Institute
    850 Health Sciences Rd.
    Irvine, CA 92697
    Phone+1 949-824-2020

Summary

  • Dr. Baruch Kuppermann is an ophthalmologist in Irvine, CA and is affiliated with UCI Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine and has been in practice 32 years. He specializes in retinal disease and uveitis and is experienced in neuro-ophthalmology, macular edema, cataract surgery, retina surgery, and general / comprehensive ophthalmology. He has more than 100 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Ocular Immunology/Uveitis, 1991 - 1992
  • Fellowship with Drs. Ronald G. Michels, Bert M. Glaser, and Robert P. Murphy
    Fellowship with Drs. Ronald G. Michels, Bert M. Glaser, and Robert P. MurphyFellowship, Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellow in Surgical and Medical Retina, 1990 - 1991
  • University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)
    University of Southern California/Los Angeles General Medical Center (USC/LA General)Residency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1990
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1985 - 1986
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1985

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1988 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1987 - 2016
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctor Orange Coast Magazine, 2019
  • Orange County Physician of Excellence Orange County Medical Association, 2008-2019
  • Best Doctors in America Teledoc Health, 1996-2019
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Role of Retinal Image-Based Counseling in the Treatment of Peripheral Retinal Lesions  
    Ashish Sharma, Baruch D Kuppermann, Nature

Press Mentions

  • Oculis Accelerates Enrollment for Phase 3 DIAMOND Trials of OCS-01 Eye Drops in DME
    Oculis Accelerates Enrollment for Phase 3 DIAMOND Trials of OCS-01 Eye Drops in DMEOctober 21st, 2024
  • RWC Update: Dislocated DSEK Flap; Ellipsoid Zone as a Surrogate Efficacy Endpoint in Clinical Trials; Retinal Tear Associated with Lattice Degeneration
    RWC Update: Dislocated DSEK Flap; Ellipsoid Zone as a Surrogate Efficacy Endpoint in Clinical Trials; Retinal Tear Associated with Lattice DegenerationAugust 1st, 2024
  • Clearside Biomedical Announces Positive Data on CLS-AX OASIS Clinical Trial and Use of SCS Microinjector
    Clearside Biomedical Announces Positive Data on CLS-AX OASIS Clinical Trial and Use of SCS MicroinjectorFebruary 21st, 2023
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