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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD
3.6 (8 Ratings)
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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hillsborough, NC.
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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Hillsborough, NC
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hillsborough, NC.

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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hillsborough, NC and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of South Dakota. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital and Rex Hospital. At present, Dr. Whitfield received an average rating of 3.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Whitfield is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Locations

  1. 1 Unc Health Care Hillsborough Campus
    430 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (984) 215-2000
  2. 2 Office
    2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 220, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (984) 974-2020

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of South Dakota
    1991
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Board Certifications

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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whitfield's profile.

Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is affiliated with University of North Carolina Hospital and Rex Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr, Chapel Hill, NC

  • Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl, Raleigh, NC