Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker
Overview
Thomas Whittaker is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, Kansas. Dr. Whittaker has been practicing medicine for over 36 years is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Graves Disease, Strabismus, Hereditary Ataxia, Optic Neuritis, and Nerve Decompression. Dr. Whittaker is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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- HMO
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- EPO
- HMO
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- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
7400 State Line Road, Suite 100, Prairie Village, KS 66208
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.
1 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker by calling their office at 913-588-1227. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker a top-rated expert for Graves Disease?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker is classified as an Distinguished expert for Graves Disease, 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. Thomas J. Whittaker specialize in?
While Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Graves Disease, Strabismus, and Hereditary Ataxia. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Graves Disease. You can view a list of Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker accept my insurance?
Dr. Thomas J. Whittaker accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 913-588-1227 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
- Graves DiseaseDr. Whittaker isDistinguished. Learn about Graves Disease.
- Hereditary AtaxiaDr. Whittaker isDistinguished. Learn about Hereditary Ataxia.
- Optic NeuritisDr. Whittaker isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Neuritis.
- StrabismusDr. Whittaker isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Whittaker isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Color BlindnessDr. Whittaker isAdvanced. Learn about Color Blindness.
- EsotropiaDr. Whittaker isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Whittaker isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Horner SyndromeDr. Whittaker isAdvanced. Learn about Horner Syndrome.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Whittaker isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Whittaker isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Brown SyndromeDr. Whittaker isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- CataractDr. Whittaker isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Whittaker isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Whittaker isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- GlaucomaDr. Whittaker isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.