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Ophthalmologists Accepting CareFirst in Philadelphia, PA

11 verified ophthalmologists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania accept CareFirst. Profiles cover focus areas including Glaucoma, Retina & Vitreous, and Cornea & External Disease. Common hospital affiliations include Wills Eye Hospital, Pennsylvania Hospital, and NYU Langone Hospitals.

Joel Schuman

Joel Schuman, MD

Vice Chair for Research Innovation; Co-Director, Glaucoma Service; Professor, Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Glaucoma
Alexander Brucker

Alexander Brucker, MD

Chief, Retina and Vitreous Service

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Bennie Jeng

Bennie Jeng, MD

William F. Norris and George E. de Schweinitz Professor; Chair, Department of Ophthalmology; Director, Scheie Eye Institute

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Albert Maguire

Albert Maguire, MD

Emeritus Professor CE of Ophthalmology; Co-Director, Fellowship Program, Vitreoretinal Surgery; Co-Director, Center for Retinal and Ocular Therapeutics (CAROT), University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA
Retina & Vitreous
Robert Bailey

Robert Bailey, M.D.

Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Brian Shafer

Brian Shafer, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Stephen Orlin

Stephen Orlin, MD

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Carolyn Repke

Carolyn Repke, MD

Clinical Instructor, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery
James Dunn

James Dunn, M.D.

Director, Uveitis Unit, Wills Eye Hospital

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Sarah Thornton

Sarah Thornton, M.D.

Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, Wills Eye Hospital

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Tina Xia

Tina Xia, MD

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA8 years
Glaucoma

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these ophthalmologists accept CareFirst?
Each profile on this page lists CareFirst among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What CareFirst plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact CareFirst plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes CareFirst?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Glaucoma, Retina & Vitreous, and Cornea & External Disease. Then verify the specific CareFirst plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these ophthalmologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.