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Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD
4.6 (16 Ratings)
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Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Prairie Village, KS.
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Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Prairie Village, KS
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Prairie Village, KS.

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Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Prairie Village, KS and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at University Mo Kansas City-Eye Found.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital. Dr. Whittaker has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Diplopia and Optic Neuritis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Whittaker received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Whittaker is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
Optic Neuritis
Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
Optic Neuritis
Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
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Optic Neuritis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Esotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Paralytic Strabismus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Strabismus
Blindness
Convergence Insufficiency
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Strabismus Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anisocoria
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Brow Ptosis
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Eyelid Disorders
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Hypotropia
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Nystagmus
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Acute Endophthalmitis
Adult Strabismus
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
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Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
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Keratoconus
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
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Neuro-Muscular Conditions
Night Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
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Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vertical Heterophoria
Vision Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Botox® Injection
Cataract Removal Surgery
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Blue Card PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Ku Eye Surgery & Laser Center LLC
    7400 State Line Rd Ste 100, Prairie Village, KS 66208
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    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 The University of Kansas Hospital
    4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160
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    Open 24 Hours
    Tuesday
    Open 24 Hours
    Wednesday
    Open 24 Hours
    Thursday
    Open 24 Hours
    Friday
    Open 24 Hours
    Saturday
    Open 24 Hours
    Sunday
    Open 24 Hours
  3. 3 University of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center
    3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
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4.6
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Sep 12, 2023
Dr. Whittaker explained everything very well. He answered my questions with patience. He was personable, caring, and had a great sense of humor. Highly recommend. He is a neuro opthamologist.
Andrea — Sep 12, 2023
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Mo Kansas City-Eye Found
    1994
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • McGee Eye Inst
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whittaker's profile.

Dr. Whittaker frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Diplopia and Optic Neuritis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD is affiliated with University Of Kansas Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS