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Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 70
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Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 70
Prairie Village, KS
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, KS.
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Dr. Whittaker graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at University Mo Kansas City-Eye Found. Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Prairie Village, KS and has 36 years experience. Dr. Whittaker has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, Diplopia, Strabismus, Paralytic Strabismus, Thyroid Eye Disease, Convergence Insufficiency, Optic Neuritis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Pituitary Gland Cancer, Blindness, Esotropia, Nystagmus, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Exotropia and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Whittaker's office accepts new patients. Dr. Whittaker is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
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Strabismus
Paralytic Strabismus
Thyroid Eye Disease
Convergence Insufficiency
Optic Neuritis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Blindness
Esotropia
Nystagmus
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Exotropia
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Heterophoria
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Hypotropia
Hypertropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Eyelid Disorders
Exophoria
Migraine
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Brow Ptosis
Esophoria
Headache
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Lazy Eye
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Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Disorder of Choroid
Strabismus Surgery
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Blepharitis
Corneal Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Glaucoma
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Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Hordeolum
Senile Cataracts
Dry Eyes
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Stye
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Cataract
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Eye Infections
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Retinopathy
Accommodation Disorders
Macular Hole
Chorioretinal Scars
Orbital Fracture
Keratitis
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Retinal Dystrophy
Color Blindness
Retinoschisis
Bell's Palsy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Vertical Heterophoria
Nearsightedness
Trichiasis
Presbyopia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Adult Strabismus
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Essential Blepharospasm
Benign Tumor
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Inherited Conditions
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neuro-Muscular Conditions
Night Blindness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegia
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Tonic Pupil
Toxic Optic Neuropathy
Uveitis
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Vision Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Botox® Injection
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Enucleation of Eye
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Coventry Health Care
  • Cigna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Assurant Health
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Aetna
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue Advantage

Locations

  1. 1 Ku Eye Surgery & Laser Center LLC
    7400 State Line Rd Ste 100, Prairie Village, KS 66208
    Monday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    07:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 The University of Kansas Hospital
    4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS 66160
    Monday
    00:00 - 00:00
    Tuesday
    00:00 - 00:00
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 00:00
    Thursday
    00:00 - 00:00
    Friday
    00:00 - 00:00
    Saturday
    00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    00:00 - 00:00
  3. 3 University of Kansas Hospital Transplant Center
    3901 Rainbow Blvd, Kansas City, KS 66160
    Monday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Tuesday
    Closed
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Friday
    07:00 - 19:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Whittaker's profile.

Dr. Whittaker frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, Diplopia, Strabismus, Paralytic Strabismus, Thyroid Eye Disease, Convergence Insufficiency, Optic Neuritis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy, Pituitary Gland Cancer, Blindness, Esotropia, Nystagmus, All Headaches (incl. Migraine), Exotropia and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD is affiliated with University of Kansas Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Thomas Whittaker, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Kansas School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Residency Hospital
  • University Mo Kansas City-Eye Found
    1994
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • McGee Eye Inst
    1996
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • University of Kansas Hospital

    4000 Cambridge St, Kansas City, KS

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