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Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD
4.7 (54 Ratings)
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Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 66
Bala Cynwyd, PA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience
Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bala Cynwyd, PA.

About

Dr. Tipperman graduated from University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry in 1984 and completed a residency at Wills Eye Hospital. Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Bala Cynwyd, PA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Tipperman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Riddle Memorial Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Reading Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Paoli Hospital, BRYN Mawr Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital Anderson, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Grand View Health, Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital. Dr. Tipperman has experience treating conditions like Senile Cataracts among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tipperman received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 54 times. Dr. Tipperman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Tipperman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Senile Cataracts
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Foreign Body Removal from Eye
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Tear Duct Surgery
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Tricare
    Health Net
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  • Coventry Health Care of Delaware
  • United Healthcare
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • Medicare
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • Mutual of Omaha
  • HealthAmerica Pennsylvania, Inc.
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  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
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  • Cigna
  • Aetna
  • One Health
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • MagnaCare
  • Humana
  • Advantra
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)

Locations

  1. 1 Ophthalmic Partners of Pennsylvania PC
    100 Presidential Blvd Ste 200, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (610) 660-0419
  2. 2 Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic Inc.
    840 Walnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (215) 928-3041

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Based on 54 Reviews
5 Stars (49)
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1 Star (3)

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May 01, 2024
Based on his reputation from those I know that are involved in Cataract Surgery he is the doctor to go to. He has great bed side manner, explains everything, and skilled at some of the more complex lenses if you want to restore reading, mid, and distance vision.
Howard Saidman — May 01, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Wills Eye Hospital
    1991
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Tipperman's profile.

Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD is affiliated with Riddle Memorial Hospital, Lankenau Medical Center, Reading Hospital, Doylestown Hospital, Paoli Hospital, BRYN Mawr Hospital, Saint Luke's Hospital Anderson, Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Abington Hospital, Grand View Health, Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono, Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, Roxborough Memorial Hospital and Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Tipperman, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riddle Memorial Hospital

    1068 W Baltimore Pike, Media, PA

  • Lankenau Medical Center

    100 E Lancaster Ave, Wynnewood, PA

  • Reading Hospital

    420 S 5th Ave, Reading, PA

  • Doylestown Hospital

    595 W State St, Doylestown, PA

  • Paoli Hospital

    255 W Lancaster Ave, Paoli, PA

  • BRYN Mawr Hospital

    130 S Bryn Mawr Ave, Bryn Mawr, PA

  • Saint Luke's Hospital Anderson

    1872 St Lukes Blvd, Easton, PA

  • Wayne Memorial Hospital

    601 Park St, Honesdale, PA

  • Jefferson Abington Hospital

    1200 Old York Rd, Abington, PA

  • Grand View Health

    700 Lawn Ave, Sellersville, PA

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital Pocono

    206 E Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA

  • Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital

    1500 Lansdowne Ave, Darby, PA

  • Phoenixville Hospital

    140 Nutt Rd, Phoenixville, PA

  • Pottstown Hospital

    1600 E High St, Pottstown, PA

  • Roxborough Memorial Hospital

    5800 Ridge Ave, Philadelphia, PA

  • Temple Health-Chestnut Hill Hospital

    8835 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA