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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD
4.5 (11 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.
Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD
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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.

About

Dr. Niknam graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2002 and completed a residency at Drexel University College of Medicine.Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 22 years experience. Dr. Niknam currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital. Dr. Niknam has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Niknam received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Niknam's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Niknam is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    170 S Independence Mall W Ste L30, Philadelphia, PA 19106
  2. 2 Kay & Tabas Ophthalmology
    50 Monument Rd Ste 110, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
  3. 3 Office
    601 Walnut St Ste 210, Philadelphia, PA 19106

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4.5
Based on 11 Reviews
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Dec 01, 2023
My husband and I have been seeing Dr. Niknam for over 10yrs now, and we are very satisfied with Dr. Niknam. Dr. Niknam is patient with you and take time to answer any questions concerning myself and my husband on each visit. She is professional and friendly, and makes you feel comfortable when getting an examine. My husband and I are very satisfied with Dr. Niknam.
Darrell and Deborah Massey — Dec 01, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Optometry
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Scheie Eye Institute
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Niknam's profile.

Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is affiliated with Lankenau Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

  • Pennsylvania Hospital

    800 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA