Professor, Ophthalmology, Jefferson Medical College-Thos Jefferson Univ
Ophthalmology
Dr. Christopher J. Rapuano, MD
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Christopher Rapuano works in the field of Ophthalmology. He went to medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons is a top medical university. Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons has a rank of 8 in research and a 52 in primary care He over the years received 5 awards: "America's Top Doctors", "Philadelphia Magazine", "CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "Fellow (FAAO)" and "Super Doctor". Doctor Christopher J. Rapuano, MD is a published doctor and has 94 publications published. The lastest was: 'Tear film osmolarity and dry eye disease: a review of the literature.' Christopher Rapuano accepts Medicare payments and is registered with Medicare.gov.
Publications
- Demographic Patterns and Treatment Outcomes of Patients With Recurrent Corneal Erosions Related to Trauma and Epithelial and Bowman Layer Disorders.
- Association Between Diabetes and Keratoconus: A Case-Control Study.
- Indications and outcomes of Corneal transplantation in geriatric patients.
- IC3D classification of Corneal dystrophies--edition 2.
- Corneal graft rejection 10 years after penetrating keratoplasty in the cornea donor study.
- Comparative evaluation of dual Scheimpflug imaging parameters in keratoconus, early keratoconus, and normal Eyes.
- Sutureless amniotic membrane ProKera for ocular surface Disorders: short-term results.
- Episodes of Microbial Keratitis With Therapeutic Silicone Hydrogel Bandage Soft Contact Lenses.
- Long-term outcomes of penetrating keratoplasty and Descemet stripping endothelial keratoplasty for Fuchs endothelial Dystrophy: fellow eye comparison.
- Long-term results of keratoplasty in patients with herpes zoster ophthalmicus.
- Indications, visual outcome, and ectasia in clear Corneal transplants 20 years old or more.
- Dry eye syndrome in aromatase inhibitor users.
- Late-onset necrotizing Scleritis due to pigmented mycetoma (dematiaceous fungi) in 2 cases.
- Excimer Laser PhotOtherapeutic Keratectomy in Eyes With Corneal Stromal Dystrophies With and Without a Corneal Graft.
- Giant Fornix Syndrome: A Case Series.
- Herpes Zoster Ophthalmicus: Comparison of Disease in Patients 60 Years and Older Versus Younger than 60 Years.
- Corneal calcific band keratopathy.
- Iterating toward convergence: guideline development and the quality of clinical care.
- Clinical outcomes and prognostic factors associated with acanthamoeba Keratitis.
- Update on fungal Keratitis from 1999 to 2008.
- In vitro susceptibility patterns of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus and coagulase-negative Staphylococcus Corneal isolates to antibiotics.
- PhotOtherapeutic keratectomy: who are the best candidates and how do you treat them?
- Alternaria and paecilomyces keratitis associated with soft contact Lens wear.
- Third or greater penetrating keratoplasties: indications, survival, and visual outcomes.
- Quality of life in keratoconus patients after penetrating keratoplasty.
- Management of epithelial ingrowth after laser in situ keratomileusis on a tertiary care cornea service.
- Demographics of patients older than 50 years with keratoconus.
- Boston keratoprosthesis outcomes and complications.
- Comparative study of graft rejection in keratoconus patients with and without self-reported atopy.
- Steroid-induced intraocular pressure elevation or glaucoma after penetrating keratoplasty in patients with keratoconus or Fuchs Dystrophy.
- Contact Lens related quality of life in patients with keratoconus.
- Excimer laser photOtherapeutic keratectomy for keratoconus nodules.
- Keratoconus associated with Other corneal dystrophies.
- The IC3D classification of the Corneal dystrophies.
- Indications for penetrating keratoplasty and associated procedures, 2001-2005.
- Graft rejection risk and incidence after bilateral penetrating keratoplasty.
- Meesmann Corneal dystrophy associated with epithelial basement membrane and posterior polymorphous Corneal dystrophies.
- Genetic analysis of 14 families with Schnyder crystalline Corneal dystrophy reveals clues to UBIAD1 protein function.
- Referrals to the Wills Eye Institute Cornea Service after laser in situ keratomileusis: reasons for patient dissatisfaction.
- An outbreak of Fusarium keratitis associated with contact Lens use in the northeastern United States.
- Corneal perforation associated with silicone oil in the Anterior chamber.
- Cataract surgery in keratoconus.
- Corneal ulcers associated with aerosolized crack cocaine use.
- Acanthamoeba Keratitis: a parasite on the rise.
- Epithelial herpetic simplex keratitis recurrence and graft survival after Corneal transplantation in patients with and without atopy.
- Topical and oral voriconazole in the treatment of fungal Keratitis.
- Excimer laser photOtherapeutic keratectomy.
- Risk factors for the first episode of Corneal graft rejection in keratoconus.
- Efficacy of oral antiviral prophylaxis in preventing ocular herpes simplex virus recurrences in patients with and without self-reported atopy.
- Refractive power of the cornea.
- Phototherapeutic keratectomy with intraoperative mitomycin C to prevent recurrent Anterior corneal pathology.
- Dynamic contour tonometry: a new way to assess intraocular pressure in ectatic corneas.
- Comparative study of ocular herpes simplex virus in patients with and without self-reported atopy.
- Rapid healing of vernal shield Ulcer after surgical debridement: A case report.
- Exophiala dermatitidis Keratitis after laser in situ keratomileusis.
- Long-term complications of iris-claw phakic intraocular Lens implantation in Weill-Marchesani syndrome.
- Two cases of Reis-Bücklers Corneal dystrophy (granular Corneal dystrophy type III) caused by spontaneous mutations in the TGFBI gene.
- Wound dehiscence after penetrating keratoplasty.
- Voriconazole in the management of Alternaria Keratitis.
- Blepharokeratoconjunctivitis in children.
- Serratia Corneal ulcers: a retrospective clinical study.
- Diamond burr treatment of poor vision from Anterior basement membrane dystrophy.
- Management of pellucid marginal corneal Degeneration.
- Trends in contact Lens-related corneal ulcers.
- Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy in eyes with Anterior corneal dystrophies: short-term clinical outcomes with and without an antihyperopia treatment and poor...
- Mycobacterium chelonae wound ulcer after clear-cornea Cataract surgery.
- Complications associated with Anterior basement membrane dystrophy after laser in situ keratomileusis.
- Congenital Corneal opacities in a cornea referral practice.
- EDTA chelation for calcific band keratopathy: results and long-term follow-up.
- Cataract extraction following penetrating keratoplasty.
- Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease following corneal transplantation.
- Novel mutations in the carbohydrate sulfotransferase gene (CHST6) in American patients with Macular corneal dystrophy.
- New onset of herpes simplex virus epithelial Keratitis after penetrating keratoplasty.
- Thygeson's superficial punctate Keratitis: ten years' experience.
- What is the best way to implant a Lens in an eye without adequate capsular support during a corneal transplantation?
- Descemet membrane detachment with Hemorrhage after alkali burn to the cornea.
- Contact Lens-related corneal ulcers in compliant patients.
- Long-term acyclovir use to prevent recurrent ocular herpes simplex virus infection.
- Tissue adhesive to treat 2-site Corneal melting associated with topical ketorolac use.
- Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy in eyes with Anterior corneal dystrophies: preoperative and postoperative ultrasound biomicroscopic examination and short-te...
- Recurrence of Corneal stromal dystrophies after penetrating keratoplasty.
- Descemet's membrane detachment after Cataract surgery: management and outcome.
- Factors associated with the need for penetrating keratoplasty in keratoconus.
- Scleral Ulceration after preoperative injection of mitomycin C in the pterygium head.
- Excimer laser phototherapeutic keratectomy retreatment of anterior basement membrane dystrophy and Salzmann's nodular Degeneration with topical mitomycin C.
- Recurrent methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus wound ulcer after clear-cornea Cataract surgery.
- Phototherapeutic keratectomy versus diamond burr polishing of Bowman's membrane in the treatment of recurrent corneal erosions associated with Anterior basement membra...
- Nocardia asteroides sclerokeratitis in a contact Lens wearer.
- Corneal laceration and intraocular foreign body in a post-LASIK eye.
- Indications for penetrating keratoplasty and associated procedures, 1996-2000.
- The clinical efficacy of silicone punctal plug therapy.
- Laser in situ keratomileusis for myopia and Astigmatism: safety and efficacy: a report by the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
- Tear film osmolarity and dry eye Disease: a review of the literature.
Schools
Columbia University College Of Physicians and Surgeons
Mt Auburn Hospital
Wills Eye Hospital
University Ia
Procedures Preformed
- Cataract Removal Surgery
- Cornea Transplant
- Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
- Eyelid Surgery
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Conditions Treated
- Acute Endophthalmitis
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Anterior Scleritis
- Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
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Doctors Specialties
- Ophthalmology
Accepted Insurances
Awards
- America's Top Doctors
- Philadelphia Magazine
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
- Fellow (FAAO)
- Super Doctor
Education
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Columbia University College of Physicians & Surgeons
Hospital
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Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
Drug Facts
| NPI NUMBER | 1437157799 | |
| NPPES Provider LastName | RAPUANO | |
| NPPES Provider FirstName | CHRISTOPHER | |
| NPPES Provider ZIPCode | 191075109 | |
| NPPES Provider State | PA | |
| Specialty Description | Ophthalmology | |
| Total Claim Count | 2695.0 | |
| Distinct Opioid Count | 0.0 | |
| Opioid Claim Count | 0.0 | |
| Percent Opioid Claims | 0.0 |
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| National Provider Identifier [NPI] | 1437157799 |
| Last Name Of The Provider | RAPUANO |
| First Name Of The Provider | CHRISTOPHER |
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