Dr. Robert F. Ruper MD
Ophthalmologist
CA, 92866Rating
5/5
About
Robert F. Ruper, MD, is an ophthalmologist with over 42 years of experience specializing in retinal surgery. He currently serves patients at Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group in Orange, California and is also affiliated with St. Joseph Hospital of Orange and Chapman Global Medical Center. Educated at the University of Minnesota, Dr. Ruper completed an internship at the University of California, Irvine and a fellowship at Saint Louis University. He is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a professional member of the Retina Society and the Orange County Society of Ophthalmology.
Education and Training
MD at the University of Minnesota
Univ of Mn Med Sch-Minneapolis, Minneapolis Mn 1965
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Taught, University of California, Irvine, 1974-2014 -
Internships
- University of California, Irvine
Fellowships
- Saint Louis University
Professional Society Memberships
- Retina Society, The Orange County Society of Ophthalmology
What do you attribute your success to?
- Lots of loyal patients
Hobbies / Sports
- Reading, Cooking
Favorite professional publications
- All ophthalmology and retina journals
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