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Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 55
Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD
4.0 (24 Ratings)
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Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Mesa, AZ.
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Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 55
Mesa, AZ
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Mesa, AZ.

About

Dr. Kunimoto graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1999 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital.Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Mesa, AZ and has 25 years experience. Dr. Kunimoto currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center and Phoenix Children's Hospital. Dr. Kunimoto has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kunimoto received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Kunimoto's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kunimoto also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kunimoto is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Visual Field Defects
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Accidental Eye Injuries
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blurred Vision
Brain Disorders
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbit Evisceration
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
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  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    LocalPlus
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    Aetna
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    Choice Care PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2152 S Vineyard Ste 139, Mesa, AZ 85210
  2. 2 Office
    1101 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014
  3. 3 Office
    15401 N 29th Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85053
  4. 4 Retinal Consultants of Arizona LTD.
    1101 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014
  5. 5 Kokopelli Eye Care Surgery Ctr
    2820 N Glassford Hill Rd Ste 101, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314
  6. 6 Kokopelli Eye Care PC
    412 Whipple St, Prescott, AZ 86301
  7. 7 Office
    1712 E Boston St Ste 101, Gilbert, AZ 85295
  8. 8 Prescott Eye Care & Surgical Center PC
    3192 Willow Creek Rd, Prescott, AZ 86301
  9. 9 Office
    1712 E Boston St Ste 101, Gilbert, AZ 85295
  10. 10 RCA - Peoria/Sun City
    13943 N 91st Ave, Peoria, AZ 85381

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4.0
Based on 24 Reviews
5 Stars (15)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (4)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (3)

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Feb 04, 2023
Dr Kunimoto is a very good eye specialist. He has a busy office, many patients. He is very good to answer any and all questions. He explains procedures in a way that the patient can understand. He has a wonderful manner, very patient. You will not be disappointed after seeing him.
Marijane — Feb 04, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kunimoto's profile.

Dr. Kunimoto frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is affiliated with Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center and Phoenix Children's Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

    5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ

  • Banner University Medical Center Phoenix

    1111 E McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ

  • St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center

    350 W Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ

  • Banner Desert Medical Center

    1400 S Dobson Rd, Mesa, AZ

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ