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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD
3.6 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, NC.
Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD
3.6 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Chapel Hill, NC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, NC.

About

Dr. Whitfield graduated from University of South Dakota. Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chapel Hill, NC and has 33 years experience. Dr. Whitfield currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital and Rex Hospital. Dr. Whitfield has experience treating conditions like Lazy Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whitfield received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Whitfield's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whitfield is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lazy Eye
Strabismus
Diplopia
Lazy Eye
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Strabismus
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Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Chalazion
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Deprivation Nystagmus
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

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Locations

  1. 1 UNC Kittner Eye Center
    2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 200, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
  2. 2 UNC Health Care Hillsborough Campus
    430 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
  3. 3 Office
    5221 Paramount Pkwy Ste 420, Morrisville, NC 27560

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

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

Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital and Rex Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC