Dr. John Alappatt MD

Ophthalmologist - Houston, TX

Dr. John Alappatt specializes in ophthalmology in Houston, Texas. Details of Dr. Alappatt's 19 years experience as an MD, his hospital affiliation and education at Northeastern Ohio Universities are available on your free doctor report.

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Primary Location for Dr. Alappatt

Dr. John Alappatt
7789 Southwest Fwy
Suite 530
Houston, TX 77074

Board Certification, Specialty and Expertise

Dr. John Alappatt identified specializing in OphthalmologyOphthalmology
An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor, and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses. No Sub Specialty.. He obtained board certification from the member board for Ophthalmology.

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Insurance Accepted

Dr. John Alappatt accepts the following plans for Humana at 7789 Southwest Fwy:

ChoiceCare Network PPO
ChoicePOS

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Hospital Affiliations

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Dr. Alappatt is affiliated with 1 hospital:

Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital
7600 Beechnut St
Houston, TX

License

Dr. John Alappatt has been confirmed to have a license in Texas.

Education

Dr. Alappatt attended medical school at Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine and graduated in 1993 having 19 years experience. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. Additional Ophthalmology training was conducted at University Hospital.

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While there is no proven correlation between the quality of one's educational institution and the quality of one's professional competence, it is often an indicator. Medical schools have various levels of selectivity (some are harder to get into than others), and both the quality of their clinical training and level of research are measured. Additional medical training in both residency and fellowships and the facilities they are conducted at also provide a history of the doctors' level of training and experience.