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Michael Lappin, MD, Ophthalmology, Santa Ana, CA

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Ophthalmology • Santa Ana, CA

Cataract Related, Retinal Disease

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  • Office

    801 N Tustin Ave
    Suite 700
    Santa Ana, CA 92705
    Phone+1 714-541-4185
    Fax+1 714-541-3465

Education & Training

  • Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye Institute
    Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye InstituteResidency, Ophthalmology, 1971 - 1974
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Orthopaedic Surgery, 1968 - 1969
  • University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical Center
    University of Southern California/LACUSC Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1967 - 1968
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine
    University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of MedicineClass of 1967

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1968 - 2025
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1973 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1972 - 1992
  • TN State Medical License
    TN State Medical License 1967 - 1973
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Bears, Baboons, Tigers Are Getting COVID Vaccines at Zoos Across the U.S.
    Bears, Baboons, Tigers Are Getting COVID Vaccines at Zoos Across the U.S.August 20th, 2021
  • The Bioequivalence of Two Peficitinib Formulations, and the Effect of Food on the Pharmacokinetics of Peficitinib: Two‐Way Crossover Studies of a Single Dose of 150 Mg Peficitinib in Healthy Volunteers
    The Bioequivalence of Two Peficitinib Formulations, and the Effect of Food on the Pharmacokinetics of Peficitinib: Two‐Way Crossover Studies of a Single Dose of 150 Mg Peficitinib in Healthy VolunteersJuly 3rd, 2020
  • What’s Causing Severe Respiratory Illnesses in Dogs?
    What’s Causing Severe Respiratory Illnesses in Dogs?February 15th, 2024

Professional Memberships

Dr. Michael Lappin, Dr. Michael Lappin, MD, Dr. M Lappin, Dr. Michael Bruce Lappin