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Don Kikkawa, MD, Ophthalmology, La Jolla, CA

DonO.KikkawaMDFACS

Ophthalmology La Jolla, CA

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

The Trude Kahn Hollander Chair in Ophthalmology Distinguished Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, UCSD Chief, Division of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery Vice Chairman, UCSD Department of Ophthalmology

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  • Office

    Shiley Eye Institute
    9415 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92093
    Phone+1 858-657-6905

Education & Training

  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye Institutes
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center/UCLA Stein and Doheny Eye InstitutesResidency, Ophthalmology, 1988 - 1991
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1987 - 1988
  • Saint Louis University School of Medicine
    Saint Louis University School of MedicineClass of 1987

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1991 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Best Doctors in America Woodward and White Best Doctors in America, 2003-2015
  • Physician of Exceptional Excellence San Diego Magazine, 2014
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2014
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Severe Eye Injuries Seen with E-scooter Accidents: Study
    Severe Eye Injuries Seen with E-scooter Accidents: StudyMarch 6th, 2020
  • Severe Eye Injuries Seen with E-scooter Accidents
    Severe Eye Injuries Seen with E-scooter AccidentsMarch 3rd, 2020

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