Ophthalmology
Christopher Rapuano, MD
Chief, Cornea Service; Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University
Christopher J. Rapuano, MD, is a renowned ophthalmologist specializing in cornea and external diseases as well as refractive surgery. He serves as Chief of the Cornea Service at Wills Eye Hospital in Philadelphia, PA, where he manages complex corneal conditions including Fuchs dystrophy, keratoconus, recurrent corneal erosions, and other corneal dystrophies. Dr. Rapuano is an expert in corneal transplantation techniques such as penetrating keratoplasty (PK) and Descemet's stripping endothelial k
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons — M.D., 1986
- University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics — Fellowship, Cornea & External Disease, 1991
- Wills Eye Hospital — Residency, Ophthalmology, 1990
- Mount Auburn Hospital — Internship, 1987
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2012-2026 (15 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Wills Eye Hospital
- Ocean University Medical Center
- University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Languages
English, French
Experience
40+ years in practice