Dr. Christopher Rapuano, MD
Dr. Christopher Rapuano, MD is a cornea & external diseases ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania and Ocean University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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840 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19107At a Glance
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3.9
| 5 Star | 67% | 67% |
| 4 Star | 5% | 5% |
| 3 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 Star | 10% | 10% |
| 1 Star | 19% | 19% |
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About Me
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Christopher J. Rapuano, MD, a nationally and internationally recognized expert in corneal diseases, is Chief of the Wills Eye Cornea Service and a Professor of Ophthalmology at Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University....read moreCornea & External Diseases
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University Of Iowa College Of Medicine Hospital & Clin
Fellowship Hospital, 1991Wills Eye Hospital
Residency Hospital, 1990Mount Auburn Hospital
Internship Hospital, 1987Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons
Medical School, 1986Brown University Alpert Medical School
Undergraduate School, 1982
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Concordance Between Clinical and Histopathological Diagnoses of Corneal Specimens, 2017-01-19
Epithelial Downgrowth after Intraocular Surgery Treated with Intracameral 5-Fluorouracil, 2015-05-28
Conjunctival and Lingual mucosal neuromas without multiple endocrine neoplasia type 2B, 2023-03-08
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- Recipient of 60
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
91%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home7% higher than the national average
86%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well11% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 23
hospital awardsView all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
80%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well5% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 18
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
81%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% lower than the national average
75%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
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