Summary

Dr. Michael Lappin is a highly experienced ophthalmologist and orthopedic surgeon with 59 years of clinical practice. He earned his medical degree from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine and completed his residency at LAC USC Medical Center. His dual specialty training allows him to address both eye conditions and musculoskeletal problems. Dr. Lappin is fluent in both Spanish and English, enabling him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Lappin practices at multiple locations in Santa Ana, California, including Orange County Cataract And Glaucoma, Orange County Global Medical Center, and South Coast Global Medical Center. He is affiliated with Chapman Medical Center Inc. His ophthalmology expertise focuses on treating glaucoma, open-angle glaucoma, and diabetes-related eye complications. Dr. Lappin performs comprehensive eye exams, dilated eye exams, and tonometry to monitor eye pressure. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars on Vitals.
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Quick Facts

  • 3.9
  • 59 years of experience
  • 17 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Lac Usc Medical Center
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Bruce Lappin has 3 locations

Orange County Cataract And Glaucoma

801 N Tustin Ave Ste 700Santa Ana, CA 92705
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Orange County Global Medical Center

1001 N Tustin AveSanta Ana, CA 92705

South Coast Global Medical Center

2701 S Bristol StSanta Ana, CA 92704

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
4.7 
3.7 
4.8 
59 Years of Experience 47 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 19 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English, Arabic
Santa Ana , CANewport Beach , CANewport Beach , CAMission Viejo , CA
Med School: University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine Med School: Yale University School of Medicine Med School: University Of Utah School Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Bruce Lappin

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Health Net - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Providence Health Plans
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Bruce Lappin has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Bruce Lappin has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Orthopedic Surgery
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

59 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Lac Usc Medical Center

Medical School

University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of Medicine
University Of Tennessee Health Science Center College Of MedicineGraduated in 1967

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr. Michael Lappin accepting new patients?
Dr. Michael Lappin has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Lappin?
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What languages does Dr. Michael Lappin speak?
Dr. Michael Lappin speaks Spanish and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Lappin affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Lappin is affiliated with Chapman Medical Center Inc.
Does Dr. Michael Lappin accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Michael Lappin accepts on their Vitals profile.

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