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Christopher Rapuano, MD, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia, PA, Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

ChristopherJosephRapuanoMD

Ophthalmology • Philadelphia, PA

Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Professor, Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ

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  • Office

    840 Walnut Street, suite 920
    Cornea Service
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Phone+1 215-928-3180
    Fax+1 215-928-3854
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Summary

  • I am a Board Certified ophthalmologist specializing in corneal and refractive surgery. I have specific interest and expertise corneal transplantation, including DSEK. I also perform a significant number of excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomies (PTKs) using the excimer laser to remove abnormalities from the surface of the cornea to improve vision and comfort. I perform primarily advanced surface ablation (PRK) for my refractive surgery patients. I was President of the Cornea Society from 2014-2015). I am the Senior Secretary for Clinical Education for the American Academy of Ophthalmology and on its Board of Trustees.

Education & Training

  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Iowa Hospitals and ClinicsFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1990 - 1991
  • Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia
    Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia1987 - 1990
  • Mount Auburn Hospital
    Mount Auburn HospitalInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1986

Certifications & Licensure

  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1988 - 2024
  • NJ State Medical License
    NJ State Medical License 1988 - 2019
  • IA State Medical License
    IA State Medical License 1990 - 1992
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Power 100 List The Ophthalmologist Magazine, 2023
  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2013-2023
  • Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2012-2023
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Update on the Zoster Eye Disease Study
    Update on the Zoster Eye Disease StudyJanuary 16th, 2023
  • Get to Know the Ophthalmologists of Cornea Consultants of Nashville, PLLC Who Serve Patients in Tennessee
    Get to Know the Ophthalmologists of Cornea Consultants of Nashville, PLLC Who Serve Patients in TennesseeAugust 14th, 2021
  • Doing Justice to Corneal Irregularities
    Doing Justice to Corneal IrregularitiesJanuary 6th, 2020
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Committees

  • Board member, OMIC 2022 - Present
  • Senior Secretary for Clinical Education, American Academy of Ophthalmology 2019 - Present
  • Board member, American Society of Ocular Trauma 2020 - 2023
  • Committee member, OMIC 2016 - 2021
  • Secretary for Ophthalmic Knowledge, American Academy of Ophthalmology 2012 - 2018

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • French

Hospital Affiliations

Dr. Christopher Rapuano, Dr. Christopher Rapuano, MD, Dr. C Rapuano, Dr. Christopher Joseph Rapuano