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Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 57
Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.
Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 57
Phoenix, AZ
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Phoenix, AZ.

About Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD

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 Phoenix, AZ and has 27 years experience. Dr. Kunimoto currently practices at Retinal Consultants of Arizona LTD. and is affiliated with Banner University Medical Center Phoenix, St. Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center, Banner Desert Medical Center, Banner Thunderbird Medical Center and Phoenix Children's Hospital. Dr. Kunimoto has experience treating conditions like Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eyelid Disorders, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Chronic Endophthalmitis, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Macular Hole, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Purulent Endophthalmitis, Visual Field Defects and Vitreous Hemorrhage among other conditions at varying frequencies. 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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Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eyelid Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Retinopathy
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular Hole
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Posterior Uveitis
Floaters
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Retinal Neovascularization
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Cataract
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Senile Cataracts
Blepharitis
Ocular Hypertension
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Glaucoma
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Eye Pain
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Retinoschisis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Lazy Eye
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Dislocation of Lens
Retinal Dystrophy
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Drusen
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Blindness
Accommodation Disorders
Presbyopia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Nearsightedness
Vitreous Surgery
Progressive High Myopia
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Accidental Eye Injuries
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
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
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
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
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Migraine
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Mydriasis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Treatment
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Orbit Evisceration
Physical Examination
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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    Phoenix Standard
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
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    Curative EPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
    Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
    LocalPlus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Where Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Retinal Consultants of Arizona LTD.
    1101 E Missouri Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85014
  2. 2 Retina and Vision Institute of Arizona
    2152 S Vineyard Ste 136, Mesa, AZ 85210
  3. 3 Kokopelli Eye Care Surgery Ctr
    2820 N Glassford Hill Rd Ste 101, Prescott Valley, AZ 86314

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Meet Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD

Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Dr. Kunimoto frequently treats the following conditions: Tear Duct Disorders, Dry Eyes, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Eyelid Disorders, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema, Diabetic Retinopathy, Chronic Endophthalmitis, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Macular Hole, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Purulent Endophthalmitis, Visual Field Defects and Vitreous Hemorrhage. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Massachusetts General Hospital
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Derek Kunimoto, MD Practices

  • 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

  • Banner Thunderbird Medical Center

    5555 W Thunderbird Rd, Glendale, AZ

  • Phoenix Children's Hospital

    1919 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ

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