Dr. Robert Ruper, MD

Dr. Robert Ruper, MD

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Dr. Robert Ruper, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Orange, CA and has been practicing for 44 years. He graduated from University Of Minnesota Medical School in 1965 and specializes in ophthalmology, endocrinology, diabetes & metabolism, and more.Read his story
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Ruper Eye Center

436 S Glassell St

Orange, CA 92866

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Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • Optima Health
  • Superior Vision
  • Vision Service Plan (VSP)

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Retina Diseases
very high
more than 88% of peers
Dry Eyes
high
more than 77% of peers
Excision of Chalazion
normal
more than 83% of peers

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Dr. Ruper's bio

This content was provided by Dr. Ruper "A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Robert Ruper is a skilled surgeon and retina specialist with more than 40 years of experience. A former United States Air Force Captain and General Medical Officer, Dr. Ruper was awarded the prestigious Retina Fellowship from St. Louis University before establishing his own practice in Orange County in 1974. In 1993, Dr. Ruper established an outpatient surgical center at his medical office complex where he performed various complex surgical procedures on an outpatient basis. He was voted America's Top Ophthalmologist in 2013 by Consumer's Research Council of America, and was an honored member of Who's Who Top Doctors Honors Edition in 2014."

5  Specialties

  • Ophthalmology
  • Anti-Aging Medicine
  • Endocrinology, Diabetes & Metabolism
  • Other
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

1  Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology
    Accredited by: American Board of Ophthalmology*

16  Conditions Treated

  • Blurred Vision
  • Cataract
  • Diabetes Type 2
  • Diabetic Eye Disease
  • Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
  • Dry Eyes
  • Farsightedness
  • Flashes
  • Floaters
  • Glaucoma
  • Hashimoto's Disease
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Nearsightedness
  • Retina Diseases
  • Thyroiditis
  • Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration

5  Procedures

  • Botox® Injection
  • Excision of Chalazion
  • Foreign Body Removal from Eye
  • Retinal Surgery
  • Wet Macular Degeneration Injections

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for California.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • St John's University Collegeville Minnesota
    Undergraduate School | Graduated 1959
  • University Of Minnesota Medical School
    Medical School | Graduated 1965
  • University Calif Irvine
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1966
  • University Calif Irvine
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1972
  • Saint Louis University / School Of Medicine
    Fellowship Hospital | Completed 1974

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Ruper has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish
  • English

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Ruper's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ruper

3.5

Based on 26 reviews

5 Stars
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4 Stars
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3 Stars
0%
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2 Stars
3.8461538461538463%
(1)
1 Star
34.61538461538461%
(9)

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This is the best funniest doctor I have ever met! He and his wife are sooo smart! I recommend this person to anyone. I have been a patient of his since the late 1990’s and I have to say his office today is awesome! Very updated and run by professional people. In the past, he had people that did...Read More
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Kudos to you giving the last presentation at the meeting. You know so much!
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Great office and detailed exam! Thank you Dr Ruper for being such a professional doctor. I had a great exam and needed a retina specialist as I have diabetic retinopathy. Dr Ruper found all and then updated my endocrinologist of his findings.
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I found this office through my insurance. I had excellent respect from the receptionist, technician, and Dr. Ruper. He is a great retina specialist. I was very impressed with his wife and all of their awards all over the office! Wow what an accomplished couple! I am definitely telling all of my...Read More
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Dr Ruper is outstanding in all analysis of cataracts macular degeneration glaucoma etc He has patients traveling from all over the country to see him. After he removed Staff from his past his office is run at a superior professional level with nurses, technicians, and other professionals he didn’t...Read More
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