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Ophthalmologists Accepting First Health in Philadelphia, PA

20 verified ophthalmologists in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Glaucoma. Common hospital affiliations include Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Wills Eye Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Carol Shields

Carol Shields, MD

Director and Chief, Ocular Oncology Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Retina & VitreousPediatric Ophthalmology
Julia Haller

Julia Haller, M.D.

Chief Executive Officer and Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Wills Eye Hospital; William Tasman MD Endowed Chair; Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University; Ophthalmologist-in-Chief, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Jonathan Myers

Jonathan Myers, M.D.

Chief, Glaucoma Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Associate Professor of 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
Jurij Bilyk

Jurij Bilyk, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery
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
Robert Sergott

Robert Sergott, MD

Chief, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery, Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Neuro-Ophthalmology
Christopher Rapuano

Christopher Rapuano, MD

Chief, Cornea Service; Professor of Ophthalmology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Ralph Eagle

Ralph Eagle, M.D.

Chief, Ophthalmic Pathology Department, Wills Eye Hospital; Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology, Sidney Kimmel Medical College; Noel T. and Sara Simmonds Professor of Ophthalmic Pathology

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA30+ 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
Omesh Gupta

Omesh Gupta, MD

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Joshua Greene

Joshua Greene, MD

Chairman of Ophthalmology, Nazareth Hospital

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
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
Zachary Elkin

Zachary Elkin, M.D., M.P.H.

Associate Professor, Department of Ophthalmology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA10+ years
Vatinee Bunya

Vatinee Bunya, MD

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Tina Xia

Tina Xia, MD

Ophthalmology

Philadelphia, PA8 years
Glaucoma

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these ophthalmologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health 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 First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Retina & Vitreous, Pediatric Ophthalmology, and Glaucoma. Then verify the specific First Health 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.