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Office
50 Staniford St
Ste 600
Boston, MA 02114Phone+1 617-367-4800Fax+1 617-723-7028
Summary
- Dr. Peter A. Rapoza is a Board Certified ophthalmology specialist and partner at Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston (OCB), specializing in advanced cataract and laser vision correction surgery techniques as well as the medical and surgical treatment of the cornea and ocular surface.
Locations
OCB Boston: 50 Staniford Street, Suite 600, Boston, MA 02114
OCB Waltham: 52 Second Avenue, Suite 2500, Waltham, MA 02451
OCB Beverly: 100 Cummings Center, Suite 136P, Beverly, MA 01915
Education & Training
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1987
- University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1986 - 1987
- University of WisconsinM.S., Preventative Medicine and Epidemiology, 1986 - 1987
- Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
- University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
- University of Chicago (NorthShore)Internship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
- University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1982
- Northwestern UniversityB.A., Biological Sciences, With Distinction inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1978
Certifications & Licensure
- MA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
- VT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
- WI State Medical License 1986 - 1993
- MD State Medical License 1984 - 1987
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
- Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, 2011
- Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ (Top 1% of LASIK/cataract MD's in U.S.) 2008
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 45 citationsPrevalence and causes of vision loss in central Tanzania.Peter A. Rapoza, Sheila K. West, Sidney J. Katala, Hugh R. Taylor
International Ophthalmology. 1991-03-01 - 39 citationsSacroiliac subluxation: a common, treatable cause of low-back pain in pregnancy.J M Daly, Paul S. Frame, Peter A. Rapoza
Family Practice Research Journal. 1991-06-01 - 39 citationsAssessment of Neonatal Conjunctivitis With a Direct Immunofluorescent Monoclonal Antibody Stain for ChlamydiaPeter A. Rapoza, Thomas C. Quinn, Lou Ann Kiessling, W R Green, Hugh R. Taylor
JAMA. 1986-06-27
Journal Articles
- The Systemic Safety of Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 009%Stewart RH, Grillone LR, Shiffman ML, Donnenfeld ED, Gow JA, J Ocul Pharm Therap, 1/1/2007
- Bromfenac Ophthalmic Solution 009% (Xibrom) for Postoperative Ocular Pain and InflammationDonnenfeld ED, Holland EJ, Stewart RH, Gow JA, Grillone LR, for the Bromfenac Ophthalmic 0.09% (Xibrom) Study Group, Ophthalmol, 1/1/2007
- Laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes following radial keratotomy, astigmatic keratectomy, photorefractive keratectomy, and penetrating keratoplastyAfshari NA, Schirra F, Rapoza PA, Talamo JH, Ludwig K, Adelman RA, Kenyon KR, J Cat Ref Surg, 1/1/2005
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Books/Book Chapters
Lectures
- "Management of Ocular Trauma and Management of LASIK Complications."Boston, MA - 1/1/2012
- "Refractive Surgery Update 2010."Marlborough, MA - 1/1/2010
- "A Comprehensive Approach to the Evaluation and Treatment of Keratitis and Conjunctivitis."Marlborough, MA - 1/1/2010
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Other
- Preferred Practice Plan: Blepharitis. (Cornea/External Disease Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology)Peter A. Rapoza, MD
American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco - 1/1/1998 - Preferred Practice Plan: Conjunctivitis. (Cornea/External Disease Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology)Peter A. Rapoza, MD
American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco - 1/1/1998 - Preferred Practice Plan: Dry Eye Syndrome. (Cornea/External Disease Panel, American Academy of Ophthalmology)Peter A. Rapoza, MD
American Academy of Ophthalmology, San Francisco - 1/1/1998
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
Other Languages
- Spanish, German, Russian
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