Karen S Nipper MD

Oculo-Plastic & Orbital Reconstructive Surgery

Comprehensive Ophthalmology and Oculoplastic Surgeon

87 Grandview AveWaterbury, CT 06708
Phone+1 203-574-2020

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Summary

Dr. Karen Nipper is an ophthalmologist based in Hamden, CT and Waterbury, CT, with a subspecialty in oculo-plastic reconstructive surgery. Dr. Nipper completed a residency in ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye Hospital and an internship at Albert Einstein Medical Center, after graduating from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania in 2000. Experienced in procedures such as blepharoplasty, entropion repair, ectropion repair, managing skin cancer, and eyelid reconstruction, Dr. Nipper has published several papers in respected journals including the American Journal of Ophthalmology. Dr. Nipper is recognized as a Fellow by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University/Wills Eye HospitalResidency, Ophthalmology, 2001 - 2004
Albert Einstein Medical CenterInternship, Transitional Year, 2000 - 2001
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of PennsylvaniaClass of 2000

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Certifications & Licensure

CT State Medical License 2015 - 2027
NY State Medical License 2008 - 2022
ME State Medical License Active through 2010
DE State Medical License 2004 - 2007
NJ State Medical License 2004 - 2007
PA State Medical License 2001 - 2006
American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

42 citations
Rapid resolution of topiramate-induced angle-closure glaucoma with methylprednisolone and mannitol.
Douglas J. Rhee, Jerome C. Ramos-Esteban, Karen S. Nipper
American Journal of Ophthalmology. 2006-06-01
4 citations
Systemic Sarcoidosis Manifested as Unilateral Eyelid Retraction
Raed Behbehani, Karen S. Nipper, Ralph C. Eagle, Jurij R. Bilyk
Archives of Ophthalmology. 2006-04-01
10 citations
Unexpected outcomes associated with laser in situ keratomileusis: ptosis, anisocoria, and "curing" of exotropia.
Barry N. Wasserman, Brian Bigler, Karen Nipper
Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. 2005-06-01