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Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO
4.0 (7 Ratings)
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Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Kenneth Heist, DO

Ophthalmology* Age 54
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
42 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 42 years experience. Dr. Heist currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Jefferson Methodist Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University 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
Glaucoma Surgery
Diabetic Retinopathy
Visual Field Defects
Glaucoma Surgery
Diabetic Retinopathy
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
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
Eye Infections
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
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
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
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
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Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
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Mydriasis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Shingles
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Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
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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Locations

  1. 1 Valentino J. Ciullo
    2301 S 13th St, Philadelphia, PA 19148
  2. 2 Office
    100 W Sproul Rd Ste 100, Springfield, PA 19064
  3. 3 Wills Surgery Center of Philadelphia Stadium Campu
    3340 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145
  4. 4 Office
    101A Kings Way W, Sewell, NJ 08080

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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
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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 Jefferson Methodist Hospital and Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Jefferson Methodist Hospital

    2301 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA