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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 is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.
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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 Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA.

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Dr. Walter Harris, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Philadelphia, PA and has 40 years experience. They graduated from Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in 1984 and completed a residency at Med College Va.They currently practice at Dept of Ophthalmology 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. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Harris is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Surgery
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Surgery
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Nystagmus
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
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
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
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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Hypertropia
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Strabismus Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Medicare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
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Locations

  1. 1 Dept of Ophthalmology
    2000 Hamilton St, Philadelphia, PA 19130

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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