Overview
Benjamin Whigham is an Ophthalmologist in New York, New York. Dr. Whigham is highly rated in 21 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blepharitis.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 7 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
114 E 27th St, New York, NY 10016
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Benjamin Whigham
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Whigham?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Benjamin Whigham by calling their office at 212-889-7177. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Benjamin Whigham a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Benjamin Whigham is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Benjamin Whigham specialize in?
While Dr. Benjamin Whigham is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Benjamin Whigham participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Benjamin Whigham has published 7 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Benjamin Whigham's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Benjamin Whigham accept my insurance?
Dr. Benjamin Whigham accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 212-889-7177 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- ChalazionDr. Whigham isDistinguished. Learn about Chalazion.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Whigham isDistinguished. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Whigham isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Whigham isAdvanced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- BlepharitisDr. Whigham isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Whigham isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Whigham isAdvanced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Whigham isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Whigham isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Whigham isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AmblyopiaDr. Whigham isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Whigham isExperienced. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- Central Serous ChorioretinopathyDr. Whigham isExperienced. Learn about Central Serous Chorioretinopathy.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Whigham isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Coats DiseaseDr. Whigham isExperienced. Learn about Coats Disease.