Dr. Tomas Grippo, MD
Glaucoma Specialist
692.5 mi · 40 Temple Street, 3rd Floor, New Haven, CT 06510
At a glance
Accepts 16 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Works at Yale Eye Center
Speaks English and Spanish
1 other language spoken
4.75
4 reviews
Bedside manner
4.7
Wait time
4.7
Recent reviews
It was pleasant, but there were too many different people coming in and out of the room and I got confused as to who exactly was the doctor.
August 23, 2012Michelle S.Verified patient
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Popular visit reasons
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eye Trauma / Removal of Foreign Body / Corneal Abrasion
General Eye Consultation
General Eye Follow Up
Glaucoma Consultation
Glaucoma Follow Up
Stye / Hordeolum
Eye Emergency Visit
Eye Infection
Eye Trauma / Removal of Foreign Body / Corneal Abrasion
General Eye Consultation
More about Dr. Tomas Grippo, MD
Tomas M. Grippo, M.D., is a clinician, a surgeon and a scientist in the Department of Ophthalmology at Yale School of Medicine. He is an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology who serves as the interim director of the glaucoma service; associate director for clinical trials and translational research as well as the glaucoma fellowship program director at the Yale Eye Center
Dr. Grippo’s clinical interests include all aspects of glaucoma diagnosis and treatment as well as the surgical management of visually impairing cataracts.
His surgical expertise encompasses the full spectrum of glaucoma procedures including laser surgery, trabeculectomy, placement of drainage tube implants and also new minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries that are bleb-free like the trabeculectomy ab interno using the trabectome device. He also specializes in routine and complex cataract surgery including the use of premium intraocular lenses for correction of astigmatism.
Dr. Grippo completed his residency in ophthalmology at The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (NYEEI) in New York City and subsequently fellowship training in glaucoma and cataract surgery at the University of California, San Diego. Prior to residency Dr. Grippo completed research fellowships in glaucoma at the NYEEI and Molecular Medicine at the Wadsworth Center in Albany.
Dr. Grippo has authored more than 46 peered reviewed scientific papers and abstracts, has lectured both nationally and internationally and has been granted with the DAAD scholarship Grant and the ARVO Santen Grant. He currently serves as scientific reviewer for prestigious ophthalmology journals and for the Fight for Sight Foundation. Dr. Grippo is also fluent in Spanish and German.
If you have an urgent need, please call us at 203-785-2020.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Southern University, Buenos Aires, Argentina
The New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Residency in Ophthalmology
University of California, San Diego, Fellowship in Glaucoma and Cataract Surgery
Practice
Yale Eye Center
Background
Languages spoken
English
Spanish
German
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1104010164
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
4.75
Wait time
4.67
Bedside manner
4.67
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4 reviews
Most relevant
It was pleasant, but there were too many different people coming in and out of the room and I got confused as to who exactly was the doctor.
August 23, 2012Michelle S.Verified patient
Perfect! Great doctor!!
More than 1 year agoMS
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What practice does Dr. Tomas Grippo work with?
Dr. Tomas Grippo works with Yale Eye Center.
Where is Dr. Tomas Grippo's office located?
Dr. Tomas Grippo's office is located at 40 Temple Street, New Haven, CT 06510.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Tomas Grippo?
Dr. Tomas Grippo frequently sees patients for Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, General Eye Consultation, Glaucoma Consultation, and Stye / Hordeolum. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Tomas Grippo on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Tomas Grippo speak?
Dr. Tomas Grippo speaks English, Spanish, and German.
How do patients rate Dr. Tomas Grippo in reviews?
4 patients have reviewed Dr. Tomas Grippo. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.75/5. They have a 4.67/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.67/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.