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Dr. William Whitson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. William Whitson, MD
3.7 (19 Ratings)
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Dr. William Whitson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Indianapolis, IN.
Dr. William Whitson, MD
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Dr. William Whitson, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Indianapolis, IN
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience
Dr. William Whitson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Indianapolis, IN.

About

Dr. Whitson graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin in 1982 and completed a residency at University of Washington.Dr. William Whitson, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Indianapolis, IN and has 42 years experience. Dr. Whitson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with IU Health West Hospital. At present, Dr. Whitson received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 19 times. Dr. Whitson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whitson also speaks American Sign Language. Dr. Whitson is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Nearsightedness
Endophthalmitis
Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Eyelid Surgery
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetes
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Meibomian Gland Dysfunction
Migraine
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Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Solar Retinopathy
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vertical Heterophoria
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Abscess
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
KAMRA™ Inlay Procedure
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSmart
  • Dental
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Universal American
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Traditional-IN
  • Assurant Health
  • Sagamore Health Network
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Medico
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • United Healthcare
  • Humana
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Tricare
    Health Net
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • GEHA
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Locations

  1. 1 Whitson Vision PC
    901 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN 46240
  2. 2 Whitson Vision PC
    1115 Ronald Reagan Pkwy Ste 223, Avon, IN 46123

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Whitson
3.7
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1 Star (6)

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Mar 17, 2017
Dr. Whitson takes time with his patients and is very thourgh with the eye exams. His staff is very accomodating and helpfull. Dr. Whitson did my Cataract Surgery and his whole team was the best ever. I would definitely recomend Dr. Whitson to anyone friend or foe. From: TimC, Terre Haute, IN.
Timothy Cullen in Terre Haute, IN — Mar 17, 2017
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About Me

Languages Spoken
American Sign Language
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & External Diseases
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1982
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Joseph Hospital
    1983
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Washington
    1986
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Iowa
    1987
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. William Whitson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whitson's profile.

Dr. William Whitson, MD is affiliated with IU Health West Hospital.

Yes, Dr. William Whitson, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • IU Health West Hospital

    1111 Ronald Reagan Pkwy, Avon, IN