Dr. Rachel M Niknam MD
Ophthalmologist
601 Walnut St #l30 Philadelphia PA, 19106Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Rachel Niknam is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Niknam specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Niknam can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Niknam can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Thomas Jefferson University Jefferson Medical College MD
Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Scheie Eye Institute-HUP
- Univ of Penn - Scheie Eye Institute, Glaucoma 2006
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