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Dr. Michael Kapamajian, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Dr. Michael Kapamajian, MD
4.9 (191 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Kapamajian, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Whittier, CA
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Michael Kapamajian, MD works in Whittier, CA as an Ophthalmology Specialist and has 19 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from D GEFFEN School OF MED-UCLA|David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in 2005. Dr. Kapamajian completed a residency at Chief of Residency-Doheny Eye Institute|University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary|University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago. Dr. Kapamajian has has worked on more claims relating to Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Kapamajian has received an average rating of 4.9 from patients and has been reviewed 191 times. They are affiliated with PIH Health Whittier Hospital and Harbor-UCLA Medical Center. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Kapamajian also speaks Armenian and Spanish. Dr. Kapamajian practices at University Eye Care Physicians in Whittier, CA and has additional offices in Torrance, CA and Los Angeles, CA.

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Locations

  1. 1 University Eye Care Physicians
    15141 Whittier Blvd Ste 480, Whittier, CA 90603
  2. 2 Harbor Ucla Medical Center
    1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502
  3. 3 Harbor-ucla Medical Center
    1000 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502
  4. 4 Ucla Entertainment Ind Medgrp
    5767 W Century Blvd Ste 400, Los Angeles, CA 90045

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Oct 16, 2020
Somehow my finger drifted over and clicked a "thumbs down"for a nice review of Dr. Kap. and I can't undo it. Dr. Kapamajian was amazing with my young daughter and her optical needs! All thumbs up for this Dr!
— Oct 16, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Armenian
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • D GEFFEN School OF MED-UCLA|David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Olive View UCLA Medical Center|UCLA-Olive View Medical Center
    2006
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Chief of Residency-Doheny Eye Institute|University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary|University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago
    2009
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Glaucoma- Jules Stein Eye Institute|Jules Stein Eye Insitute, UCLA|Jules Stein Eye Inst UCLA|Uveitis - Jules Stein Eye Institute
    2010
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Dr. Michael Kapamajian, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Kapamajian accepts Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Kapamajian accepts here.

Dr. Kapamajian frequently sees patients for Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension.

Yes, Dr. Kapamajian speaks Armenian and Spanish. See Dr. Kapamajian's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Kapamajian has a star rating of 4.9/5 and has been reviewed 191 times.

Dr. Kapamajian is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Kapamajian has been practicing as an Ophthalmology Specialist for 19 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • PIH Health Whittier Hospital
  • Harbor-UCLA Medical Center

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