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Dr. Philip Niswander, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (21)
Map Pin Small Williamsville, NY
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Philip Niswander, MD

Dr. Philip Niswander, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Williamsville, NY. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 45 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Penn State University College of Medicine and is affiliated with Bertrand Chaffee Hospital, Buffalo General Medical Center and Sisters Of Charity Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Niswander an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Niswander works at Practice in Williamsville, NY. They frequently treat conditions like Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Western New York 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. Niswander's Office Locations

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    40 N Union Rd, Williamsville, NY 14221 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (716) 634-4441

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  • Bertrand Chaffee Hospital
  • Buffalo General Medical Center
  • Sisters Of Charity Hospital

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Accommodation Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
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Iridocyclitis
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 45 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306844550
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Penn State University College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Philip Niswander, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Niswander is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Niswander works at Practice in Williamsville, NY. View the full address on Dr. Niswander’s profile.

    Dr. Niswander has seen patients for Presbyopia and Accommodation Disorders, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Niswander on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    21 patients have reviewed Dr. Niswander. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Niswander.

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