Not accepting new patients
Dr. Vikas Chopra, MD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Vikas Chopra is a glaucoma specialist at Doheny Eye Centers UCLA, where he holds the Charles Stewart Warren and Hildegard Warren Endowed Research Chair. He sees patients in Pasadena and Arcadia.
He earned his medical degree at the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine and is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He is an expert in glaucoma surgical techniques, including minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS), and in using high-resolution imaging to detect glaucoma earlier and follow it more precisely.
Patients see Dr. Chopra for open-angle and angle-closure glaucoma, ocular hypertension, glaucoma surgery and combined cataract and glaucoma surgery.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (626) 817-4747
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Primary open-angle glaucoma
- Angle-closure glaucoma
- Normal-tension glaucoma
- Ocular hypertension
- Pseudoexfoliation and pigmentary glaucoma
- Secondary glaucoma
- Cataract with glaucoma
Procedures Performed
- Selective laser trabeculoplasty (SLT)
- Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
- Trabeculectomy
- Glaucoma tube shunt surgery
- Laser peripheral iridotomy
- Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery
- Visual field and OCT testing
Credentials
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Board certification2002
Ophthalmology
American Board of Ophthalmology
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Education & Training
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Medical School
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena
Primary office
150 North Orange Grove BoulevardPasadena, CA 91103 Get directions
Hospital Affiliations
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Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
Medical staff, Los Angeles, CA
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Huntington Hospital
Admitting privileges, Pasadena, CA
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Vikas Chopra?
Call Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena at (626) 817-4747 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Vikas Chopra?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Vikas Chopra specialize in?
Dr. Vikas Chopra practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Glaucoma and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Glaucoma surgery, Combined cataract and glaucoma surgery, Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery and Glaucoma monitoring.
Where does Dr. Vikas Chopra practice?
Dr. Vikas Chopra sees patients at Doheny Eye Center UCLA Pasadena, 150 North Orange Grove Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91103. There is 1 more office location listed on this page.
Is Dr. Vikas Chopra accepting new patients?
Dr. Vikas Chopra is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Vikas Chopra speak?
Dr. Vikas Chopra speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Vikas Chopra affiliated with?
Dr. Vikas Chopra is affiliated with Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and Huntington Hospital.
Where did Dr. Vikas Chopra train?
Dr. Vikas Chopra studied medicine at Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.
About This Profile
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