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David Wirta, MD, Ophthalmology, Newport Beach, CA

David L Wirta MD

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery


Pres./CEO, Eye Research Foundation

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  • 520 Superior AveSte 235Newport Beach, CA 92663

  • Phone+1 949-650-1863

  • Fax+1 949-650-4359

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Education & Training

  • 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, 1994 - 1997
  • Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    Los Angeles County-Harbor-UCLA Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 1993 - 1994
  • David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLAClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • OR State Medical License
    OR State Medical License 1997 - Present
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Top Doctors:LA Area Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
  • Top Doctors:Southern California Castle Connolly, 2012
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Clinical Trials

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Association of Oxymetazoline Hydrochloride, 0.1%, Solution Administration with Visual Field in Acquired Ptosis  
    Charles B Slonim, Michael S Korenfeld, Robert Smyth-Medina, David L Wirta, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Alcon Showcases Five Innovations Across Multiple Specialty Areas at ASCRS 2025
    Alcon Showcases Five Innovations Across Multiple Specialty Areas at ASCRS 2025April 17th, 2025
  • Understanding Meibomian Gland Dysfunction as a Driver for Dry Eye Disease
    Understanding Meibomian Gland Dysfunction as a Driver for Dry Eye DiseaseFebruary 14th, 2023
  • Mallinckrodt : Acthar Gel Phase 4 Keratitis ARVO Poster
    Mallinckrodt : Acthar Gel Phase 4 Keratitis ARVO PosterMay 2nd, 2021
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