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Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 55
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Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Heist graduated from PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE. Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 43 years experience. Dr. Heist currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital. At present, Dr. Heist received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Heist's office accepts new patients. Dr. Heist also speaks Spanish. Dr. Heist is board certified in Family Practice/OMT and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
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Diabetic Retinopathy
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Entropion
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Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Senile Cataracts
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Tear Duct Disorders
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Eyelid Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
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Iridocyclitis
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Mydriasis
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Optic Neuritis
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Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
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Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Ultrasound
Vision Screening

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  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • OMNIA - Tier2 EPO
    OMNIA HMO
  • Personal Choice PPO
    Regional Preferred POS Plus
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    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier POS II
    Premier Care Network APCN Choice (OAMC) POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    AWH NJ Choice MultiTier - Standard Savings POS II
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Capital Blue Cross PPO
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Medica Choice
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna
    Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Valentino J. Ciullo
    2301 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 271-6900
  2. 2 Office
    101A Kings Way W, Sewell, NJ 08080
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (856) 582-9507
  3. 3 Office
    100 W Sproul Rd Ste 100, Springfield, PA 19064
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 690-4900
  4. 4 Wills Surgery Center of Philadelphia Stadium Campu
    3340 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
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Dec 28, 2021
Great and very knowledgeable. Dr Heist did my cataract surgery. I travel from out of state just to see him. He’s wonderful ??
Susanne Baker — Dec 28, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • PHILADELPHIA COLLEGE OF OSTEOPATHIC MEDICINE
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Family Practice/OMT and Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heist's profile.

Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital and Jefferson Methodist Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO holds board certification in Family Practice/OMT and Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital

    2301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA