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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD
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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Philadelphia, PA
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 22 years experience. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2002 and completed a residency at Drexel University College of Medicine.They currently practice at Kay & Tabas Associates and are affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Niknam is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Kay & Tabas Associates
    601 Walnut St Ste 210, Philadelphia, PA 19106
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4.5
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1 Star (1)

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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
Board Certifications
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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 Thomas Jefferson University Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St, Philadelphia, PA