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Dr. Walter Harris, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Dr. Walter Harris, MD
5.0 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Walter Harris, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 67
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
40 years of experience
Dr. Walter Harris, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Harris graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Med College Va.Dr. Walter Harris, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has 40 years experience. Dr. Harris currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. At present, Dr. Harris received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Harris' office accepts new patients. Dr. Harris is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Accommodation Disorders
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Eye Infections
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Eyelid Disorders
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Herpetic Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Chalazion
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Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Congenital Nystagmus
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Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
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Macular Hole
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Nutritional Optic Neuropathy
Ocular Hypertension
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Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
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Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Keystone Health Plan East
  • Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthPartners
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Oxford Health Plans
  • Amerihealth
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Cigna
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Oxford Liberty
    Dental
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Doctors Vision Care PC
    2000 Hamilton St Ste 306, Philadelphia, PA 19130
  2. 2 Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic Inc.
    840 Walnut St Ste 1230, Philadelphia, PA 19107
  3. 3 Wills Surgery Center of Philadelphia Stadium Campu
    3340 S Broad St, Philadelphia, PA 19145

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May 06, 2022
I have seen many ophthalmologists for my troubled eye issues. Dr. Harris was the ONLY one who was successful in treating my eyes and addressing the problem right away! Thank you, Dr. Harris! I’ve never looked back!! Was really grateful for my diagnosis and treatment I highly recommend Dr. Harris. Great bedside manner. Excellent practitioner. Pleasant staff!!!!
Sharon Hendricks-Sampson — May 06, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hahnemann University|Hahnemann University Hospital
    1984
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Med College Va
    1987
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Walter Harris, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Harris' profile.

Dr. Walter Harris, MD is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Walter Harris, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA