Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston

Ophthalmology

Dr. Peter A. Rapoza is an expert in the field of Ophthalmology. He researched medicine at University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine is ranked 10/19 in Research/PrimaryCare. He received awards:"Regional Top Doctor", "Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification", "Trusted LASIK Surgeons (Top 1% of LASIK/cataract MD's in U.S.)", "Top Doctors in America", "Top Doctors in Boston", "Best Doctors in America", "Honor Award", "Outstanding Faculty Contribution to Residency Education", "Fellowship Award", "Joseph A. Capps Award", "Alpha Omega Alpha", "Merck Manual Award", "Roesing Cancer Fellowship", "Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Illinois", "Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society", "Fellow (FAAO)" and "Fellow (FACS)". Peter Rapoza is a published MD. He published 29 publications, including: 'The combined (Genesis) technique of radial keratotomy. A prospective, multicenter study. Refractive Keratoplasty Study Group.' Peter A. Rapoza accepts Medicare payments and is registered with Medicare.gov.

Publications

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• Laser in situ keratomileusis outcomes following radial keratotomy, astigmatic keratotomy, photorefractive keratectomy, and penetrating keratoplasty.
• Pyogenic granuloma as a complication of silicone punctal plugs.
• Posterior subcapsular Cataract associated with indapamide therapy.
• Sacroiliac subluxation: a common, treatable cause of low-back pain in pregnancy.
• Effect of interferon on a primary Conjunctival epithelial cell model of trachoma.
• Epidemiology of Ocular chlamydial infection in a trachoma-hyperendemic area.
• Prevalence and causes of vision loss in central Tanzania.
• T cells and trachoma. Their role in cicatricial disease.
• A systematic approach to the diagnosis and treatment of chronic conjunctivitis.
• Keratitis associated with Pseudomonas mesophilica in a patient taking topical corticosteroids.
• Ophthalmia neonatorum.
• Assessment of neonatal conjunctivitis with a direct immunofluorescent monoclonal antibody stain for Chlamydia.
• Hygiene factors and increased risk of trachoma in central Tanzania.
• Ophthalmology consultations at a large teaching hospital.
• The epidemiology of infection in trachoma.
• Water availability and trachoma.
• Epidemiology and diagnosis of Acute conjunctivitis at an inner-city hospital.
• Ocular jellyfish stings in Chesapeake Bay watermen.
• The diagnosis and treatment of chlamydial conjunctivitis.
• Platinum spatula vs Dacron swab in the preparation of Conjunctival smears.
• Epidemiology of neonatal conjunctivitis.
• Vitrectomy for excision of intraOcular larva (hypoderma species).
• Respiratory arrest following retrobulbar anesthesia.
• Evaluation of techniques for increasing mitotic yield and chromosome length in leukemic cells.
• Effectiveness of histocompatibility matching in high-risk Corneal transplantation: a summary of results from the Collaborative Corneal Transplantation Studies.
• Etiology of Corneal opacification in central Tanzania.
• Temporary sutured tube-tarsorrhaphy: reversible eyelid closure technique.
• The combined (Genesis) technique of radial keratotomy. A prospective, multicenter study. Refractive Keratoplasty Study Group.

Schools

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• University Of ChicagoThe Pritzker School Of Medicine

• University Chicago Hosps Clins

• Wilmer InstJohns Hopkins

• University Wisc Hosps Clins

Procedures Preformed

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• Anterior Vitrectomy
• Cataract Removal Surgery
• Cornea Transplant
• Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
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Conditions Treated

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• Acute Endophthalmitis
• Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
• Astigmatism
• Bell's Palsy
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Doctors Specialties

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• Ophthalmology

Accepted Insurances

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Awards

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• Regional Top Doctor
• Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification
• Trusted LASIK Surgeons™ (Top 1% of LASIK/cataract MD's in U.S.)
• Top Doctors in America
• Top Doctors in Boston
• Best Doctors in America®
• Honor Award
• Outstanding Faculty Contribution to Residency Education
• Fellowship Award
• Joseph A. Capps Award
• Alpha Omega Alpha
• Merck Manual Award
• Roesing Cancer Fellowship
• Phi Beta Kappa, Alpha of Illinois
• Phi Eta Sigma Honor Society
• Fellow (FAAO)
• Fellow (FACS)

Education

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• University of Wisconsin
• Johns Hopkins University
• University of Chicago
• University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
• Northwestern University

Hospital

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• Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary
• Massachusetts General Hospital
• Beverly Hospital

Drug Facts

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NPI NUMBER		1295727584
NPPES Provider LastName		RAPOZA
NPPES Provider FirstName		PETER
NPPES Provider ZIPCode		021142517
NPPES Provider State		MA
Specialty Description		Ophthalmology
Total Claim Count		2085.0
Distinct Opioid Count		0.0
Opioid Claim Count		0.0
Percent Opioid Claims		0.0

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Medicare Facts

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National Provider Identifier [NPI]	1295727584
Last Name Of The Provider	RAPOZA
First Name Of The Provider	PETER
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