Summary

Katherine Whitfield specializes in ophthalmology and has dedicated 35 years to caring for patients' vision and eye health. She completed her medical education at Sanford School of Medicine of the University of South Dakota, bringing extensive experience to her practice. Katherine is fluent in English and has built her career around helping patients maintain and improve their eyesight.

Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Katherine focuses on treating common vision conditions including crossed eyes, nearsightedness, and astigmatism. She performs comprehensive eye exams and advanced imaging procedures like retinal photography and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients have given her an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in her care and expertise.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 35 years of experience
  • 12 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Dr. Katherine O. Whitfield

2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 220Chapel Hill, NC 27517
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Katherine O. WhitfieldDr. Pratap Challa, MDDr. C. Ellis WiselyDr. Laura B. Enyedi, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
35 Years of Experience 10 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English
Chapel Hill , NCDurham , NCDurham , NCCary , NC
Med School: Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South Dakota Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Katherine O. Whitfield

  • Aetna
  • AmeriHealth Caritas
  • BlueCross BlueShield of North Carolina (BCBSNC)
  • Carolina Complete Health
  • Cigna
  • Contigo Health
  • Humana
  • Liberty Advantage
  • MedCost
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Veterans Affairs
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Katherine O. Whitfield has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Katherine O. Whitfield has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

35 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, North Carolina, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Sanford School Of Medicine Of The University Of South DakotaGraduated in 1991

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Katherine Whitfield's office located?
Dr. Katherine Whitfield's office is located at 2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 220, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517.
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What languages does Dr. Katherine Whitfield speak?
Dr. Katherine Whitfield speaks English.

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