Overview
Rachel Niknam is a Pediatrics specialist and an Ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr. Niknam is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina, Cataract, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Niknam is currently accepting new patients.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Niknam 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. Rachel M. Niknam
Is Dr. Rachel M. Niknam a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Rachel M. Niknam 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. Rachel M. Niknam specialize in?
While Dr. Rachel M. Niknam is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Rachel M. Niknam participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Rachel M. Niknam has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Rachel M. Niknam's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Rachel M. Niknam accept my insurance?
Dr. Rachel M. Niknam accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly 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
- GlaucomaDr. Niknam isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Niknam isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- CataractDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Niknam isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Experienced
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Niknam isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.