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Dr. Alison Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Dr. Alison Watson, MD
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Dr. Alison Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Alison Watson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 37
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience
Dr. Alison Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Watson graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2013 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital.Dr. Alison Watson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 12 years experience. Dr. Watson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. Dr. Watson has experience treating conditions like Eye Pain and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Watson received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 46 times. Dr. Watson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Watson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Pain
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Pain
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Orbital Fracture
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Excision of Chalazion
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Lid Retraction
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Dacryoadenectomy
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Enucleation of Eye
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • QualCare HMO
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Select
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Personal Choice PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Blue Choice Advantage
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Wills Eye Hospital
    840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 928-3250
  2. 2 Lankenau Medical Center
    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA 19096
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 649-1970
  3. 3 Office
    840 Walnut St Ste 912, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 649-1970
  4. 4 Retinal & Ophthalmic Consultants PC
    1500 Tilton Rd, Northfield, NJ 08225
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (609) 646-5200

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Dec 31, 2024
Dr. Watson was very informative, personal, and professional. And did a fabulous operation. She is wonderful to work with.
Linda Mariani — Dec 31, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2013
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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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

Internship
  • Lankenau Medical Center
    2014
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    2017
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Toc Eye and Face
    2019
Fellowship Hospital
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Alison Watson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Watson's profile.

Dr. Watson frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Pain and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Alison Watson, MD is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Alison Watson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA