Dr Vikas Chopra - Appointment Process [Updated 2024]

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About Dr Vikas Chopra

SPECIALTY / SUBSPECIALTIES: Ophthalmology / Cataract Related
SUBSPECIALTIES : Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related, Retinal Disease
AFFILIATED HOSPITALS : UCLA Medical Center + 2
YEARS OF EXPERIENCE : 21+
GENDER : Male

LANGUAGE : English, Spanish, Hindi, Urdu

Professional Statement

Dr Vikas Chopra is a specialist in glaucoma surgical methods, particularly the more recent Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) procedures, and in the use of high-resolution ocular imaging to enable early and more accurate diagnosis of glaucoma. His research interests include the use of novel laser and surgical treatments for glaucoma and the improvement of the results of complicated, combined cataract/glaucoma operations. Dr Vikas Chopra is a member of a limited group of ophthalmologists responsible for creating American Board of Ophthalmology certification tests.

Dr Vikas Chopra practices ophthalmology in Pasadena, California, and is linked with a number of local institutions, including UCLA Medical Center and Huntington Hospital. He graduated from the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine with a medical degree and has been in practice for over 20 years.

Education & Professional Experience

Medical School & Residency

Detroit Medical Center Corporation
Fellowship, Glaucoma, 2002-2003
Detroit Medical Center Corporation
Residency, Ophthalmology, 1997-2000
Penn State Milton S Hershey Medical Center
Internship, Internal Medicine, 1996-1997
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Medical School

Licensure & Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology
Certified in Ophthalmology
PA State Medical License
Active through 1997
CA State Medical License
Active through 2024

Honors, Recognitions & Awards

AAO Fellow
Super Doc
Achievement Award, 2013