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Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD
4.9 (48 Ratings)
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Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.
Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD
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Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 40
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience
Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY.

About

Dr. Whigham graduated from Duke University. Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD is an Ophthalmologist in New York, NY and has 11 years experience. Dr. Whigham currently practices at SightMD and are affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital. Dr. Whigham has experience treating conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whigham received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 48 times. Dr. Whigham's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whigham is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blepharitis
Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blepharitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Nearsightedness
Progressive High Myopia
Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Iridocyclitis
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Visual Field Defects
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Latent Nystagmus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegia
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Serous Conjunctivitis
Shingles
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Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Emblem Health
  • HealthFirst
  • MagnaCare
  • Medicaid
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Fidelis Care
  • AARP
  • United Healthcare
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Humana
  • Cigna
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna
  • MVP Health Care
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Elderplan
  • WellCare
  • EyeMed
  • Affinity Health Plan
  • Medicare
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Meritain Health
  • Superior Vision
  • Tricare

Locations

  1. 1 SightMD
    114 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
  2. 2 SightMD
    755 Park Ave, New York, NY 10021

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whigham
4.9
Based on 48 Reviews
5 Stars (46)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 30, 2024
The Smartest and the Nicest! Need I say more!!!!!!!!!
James Feigl — Jul 30, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Duke University
    2013
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Benjamin Whigham, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whigham's profile.

Dr. Whigham frequently treats the following conditions: Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Blepharitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD is affiliated with New York-Presbyterian Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Benjamin Whigham, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • New York-Presbyterian Hospital

    525 E 68th St, New York, NY