Qualifications and Training

Dr. Klapper is frequently invited to give lectures and review journal articles in the field of oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. Dr. Klapper firmly believes that staying active in the field of ophthalmology and particularly his subspecialty of oculoplastic surgery helps him understand and offer the best possible techniques to each of his patients.

Board Certification

Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners July 1, 1993
Diplomate, American Board of Ophthalmology June 7, 1998
- Recertified, American Board of Ophthalmology January 1, 2009
- Recertified, American Board of Ophthalmology January 1, 2019

Medical Licensure

State of Indiana
February 26, 1998 – present

Academic Appointments

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology October, 2018 – present

Department of Ophthalmology
Indiana University School of Medicine

Clinical Instructor July, 1998 – July, 2002

Fort Wayne Medical Education Program
Fort Wayne, Indiana

Clinical Instructor of Ophthalmology July, 1996 – June, 1997

Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas

Peer-Reviewed Journal Review

Dr. Klapper is in a select group of ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgeons called upon to periodically review scientific articles prior to their publication in the primary peer-reviewed journal of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Klapper is also an invited reviewer for several other respected international scientific journals.

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (USA) 2000-present
EYE (United Kingdom) 2007-present
Graefe’s Archive Clin Experiment Ophth (Germany) 2011-present
Cosmetics (USA) 2014-present
Journal of Ophthalmology (United Kingdom) 2018-present
Surgeries (Switzerland, Open Access) 2020-present
Diagnostics (Switzerland, Open Access) 2020-present

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Education

Undergraduate

Indiana University
Bloomington, Indiana
Bachelor of Science with High Distinction 1984-1988

Medical School

Indiana University School of Medicine (I.U.M.C.)
Indianapolis, Indiana
M.D. with Honors 1988-1992

Post-Graduate Training

Internship

Medical and Surgical 1992-1993
Methodist Graduate Medical Center
Indianapolis, Indiana

Residency

Department of Ophthalmology 1993-1996
Baylor College of Medicine
Chief Resident 1995-1996

Fellowship

University of Ottawa – Eye Institute 1997-1998
Ottawa, Ontario

Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Cosmetic Eyelid and Facial Surgery
- Eyelid Reconstructive Surgery
- Orbital and Oncology Surgery
- Lacrimal Surgery
- Anophthalmic Surgery

Honors and Academic Awards

Dean’s Academic List, Indiana University 1984-1988
Phi Beta Kappa 1988
Thompson Research Scholarship, I.U.M.C. 1989
Honors Program in Academic Medicine, I.U.M.C. 1989-1991
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society 1991
Rinker Medical Scholarship (top 10% of class), I.U.M.C. 1991
Academic Achievement Award, I.U.M.C. 1992

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Klapper Eyelid & Facial Plastic Surgery treats disorders, injuries, and other abnormalities of the eyelids, eyebrow, tear duct system, eye socket, and adjacent areas of the mid and upper face.

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