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Dr. John Witherell, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. John Witherell, MD
4.6 (50 Ratings)

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Dr. John Witherell, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chester, PA.
Dr. John Witherell, MD
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Dr. John Witherell, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Chester, PA
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Witherell, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chester, PA.

About

Dr. Witherell graduated from Thomas Jefferson University. Dr. John Witherell, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chester, PA and has 30 years experience. Dr. Witherell currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Crozer-Chester Medical Center. Dr. Witherell has experience treating conditions like Blepharitis and Trichiasis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Witherell received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 50 times. Dr. Witherell's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Witherell is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Community Blue PPO
    BCBS PPO
    myBlue Access EPO
  • Cigna
    Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • MVP Health Plan EPO
  • Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna
  • Geisinger Choice with no Referral PPO
  • Regional Preferred POS Plus
    Personal Choice PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
  • High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Keystone HMO-POS

Locations

  1. 1 Ophthalmic Surgical Associates Inc.
    30 Medical Center Blvd Ste 104, Chester, PA 19013
  2. 2 Wills Eye Hospital
    840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  3. 3 Prospect CCMC LLC
    1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA 19013
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
  4. 4 Ophthalmic Surgical Associates-Brinton Lake
    300 Evergreen Dr Ste 100, Glen Mills, PA 19342

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Witherell
4.6
Based on 50 Reviews
5 Stars (44)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (3)

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Sep 15, 2023
Dr. Witherell is an extremely dedicated and knowledgeable physician. His practice is current with procedures that offer the best patient care and outcomes. I highly recommend this practice.
Susan Ferguson — Sep 15, 2023
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Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University
    1994
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Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Witherell, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Witherell's profile.

Dr. Witherell frequently treats the following conditions: Blepharitis and Trichiasis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Witherell, MD is affiliated with Crozer-Chester Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. John Witherell, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Crozer-Chester Medical Center

    1 Medical Center Blvd, Chester, PA