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Dr. Beatrice Whitaker, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.9 (36)
Map Pin Small Brooklyn, NY
Accepting new patients
17 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Beatrice Whitaker, MD

Dr. Beatrice Whitaker, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Brooklyn, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 17 years of experience. They graduated from State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Whitaker an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Whitaker works at SightMD NY Manhasset in Brooklyn, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Corneal Diseases along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Cigna and Humana as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Whitaker's Office Locations

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    SightMD NY Brooklyn - Duplicate
    902 49Th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (718) 577-4722

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  • Maimonides Midwood Community Hospital

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Eye Infections
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Corneal Diseases
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Accommodation Disorders
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Endophthalmitis
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Posterior Scleritis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Trichiasis
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Iridoplasty
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 17 years of experience
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    NPI Number
    • 1740457258
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • State University of New York Downstate Health Sciences University College of Medicine
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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Beatrice Whitaker, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Whitaker is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Whitaker works at SightMD NY Manhasset in Brooklyn, NY. View the full address on Dr. Whitaker’s profile.

    Dr. Whitaker has seen patients for Eye Infections, Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) and Corneal Diseases, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Whitaker on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    36 patients have reviewed Dr. Whitaker. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Whitaker.

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