Overview
Katherine Whitfield is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Dr. Whitfield is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Amblyopia, Strabismus, Hereditary Retinoblastoma, and Retinoblastoma.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article.
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Locations
2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 220, Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Whitfield has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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. Katherine Whitfield
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Katherine Whitfield?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Katherine Whitfield by calling their office at 984-974-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Katherine Whitfield a top-rated expert for Amblyopia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Katherine Whitfield is classified as an Advanced expert for Amblyopia, 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. Katherine Whitfield specialize in?
While Dr. Katherine Whitfield is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Amblyopia, Strabismus, and Hereditary Retinoblastoma. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Katherine Whitfield participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Katherine Whitfield has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Amblyopia. You can view a list of Dr. Katherine Whitfield's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Katherine Whitfield accept my insurance?
Dr. Katherine Whitfield accepts most major insurance plans, including Anthem BCBS and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 984-974-2020 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
- Advanced
- AmblyopiaDr. Whitfield isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- StrabismusDr. Whitfield isAdvanced. Learn about Strabismus.
- Experienced
- AstigmatismDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- Epicanthal FoldsDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Epicanthal Folds.
- EsotropiaDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Hereditary RetinoblastomaDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Hereditary Retinoblastoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Whitfield isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.