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Dr. Karen Nipper, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (29)
Map Pin Small Waterbury, CT
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Karen Nipper, MD

Dr. Karen Nipper, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Waterbury, CT. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 24 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and is affiliated with Waterbury Hospital. Dr. Nipper, completed a residency at Wills Eye. Patients rated Dr. Nipper an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Nipper works at Practice in Waterbury, CT with other offices in Hamden, CT and Stamford, CT. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Nipper's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Refocus Eye Surgery Center Waterbury
    87 Grandview Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 574-2020
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2
    Eye Center of Southern Connecticut PC
    2880 Old Dixwell Ave, Hamden, CT 06518 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 308-5816
  3. 3
    Stamford Eye Associates PC
    999 Summer St Ste 105, Stamford, CT 06905 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (203) 359-2020
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 13:00

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  • Waterbury Hospital

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    4.3
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • 24 years of experience
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    • 1124093059
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Wills Eye
    Residency
    Internship
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    29 patients have reviewed Dr. Nipper. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nipper.

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