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Peter Rapoza, MD, Ophthalmology, Boston, MA

PeterAugustusRapozaMD(He/Him)

Ophthalmology Boston, MA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

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  • Office

    50 Staniford St
    Ste 600
    Boston, MA 02114
    Phone+1 617-367-4800
    Fax+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 Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1986 - 1987
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • University of Wisconsin
    University of WisconsinM.S., Preventative Medicine and Epidemiology, 1986 - 1987
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1983 - 1986
  • University of Chicago
    University of ChicagoInternship, Internal Medicine, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Chicago (NorthShore)
    University of Chicago (NorthShore)Internship, Transitional Year, 1982 - 1983
  • University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine
    University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of MedicineClass of 1982
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern UniversityB.A., Biological Sciences, With Distinction inducted into Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society, 1978

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 1992 - 2026
  • VT State Medical License
    VT State Medical License 2024 - 2026
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1986 - 1993
  • MD State Medical License
    MD State Medical License 1984 - 1987
  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1982 - 1984
  • 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

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 Inflammation  
    Donnenfeld 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 keratoplasty  
    Afshari 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

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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

Other Languages

  • Spanish, German, Russian