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Dr. Thomas J Whittaker M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(42)
3901 Rainbow Blvd Mail Stop 3009 Kansas City KS, 66160
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4/5

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Dr. Thomas Whittaker is an ophthalmologist practicing in Kansas City, KS. Dr. Whittaker specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Whittaker 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. Whittaker 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

Univ of Ks Sch of Med, Kansas City Ks 1990

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Dr. Thomas J Whittaker M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 3901 Rainbow Blvd Mail Stop 3009

3901 Rainbow Blvd Mail Stop 3009 -
Kansas City, KS 66160
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New patients: 913-588-6626
Fax: 913-588-0888

7400 STATE LINE RD -
PRAIRIE VILLAGE, KS 66208
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New patients: 913-588-6600
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Patient Experience with Dr. Whittaker


4.0

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Dr. Thomas J Whittaker M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 42 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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