Summary

Dr. Benjamin Whigham is a board-certified ophthalmologist practicing in New York, NY who specializes in glaucoma management. After receiving his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from Davidson College in North Carolina, Dr. Whigham earned his Doctor of Medicine from Duke University School of Medicine in Durham, NC, where he was class representative for the Davison Honor Council and a Dean’s Merit Scholarship recipient.

Dr. Whigham completed his Ophthalmology Residency at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, NY, where he received the Richard C. Troutman Award for Academic Excellence in Ophthalmology. He then completed a Glaucoma Fellowship at Columbia University in New York, NY. Dr. Whigham is a co-author of numerous peer-reviewed articles, reviews and published editorials in medical journals.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 19 years of experience
  • 19 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
  • 42 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Benjamin Whigham has 2 locations

SightMD

114 E 27th StNew York, NY 10016
Mon8:00 am - 7:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
Sun9:00 am - 6:00 pm

SightMD

755 Park AveNew York, NY 10021
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:45 am - 5:45 pm
Wed8:30 am - 4:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri8:45 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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19 Years of Experience 49 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English, Italian
New York , NYNew York , NYScranton , PAHicksville , NY
Med School: Duke University Med School: Universite Libre De Bruxelles Faculte De Medecine Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Benjamin Whigham

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Kansas City
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Louisiana
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Massachusetts
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Michigan
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Minnesota
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Mississippi
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Oklahoma
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Rhode Island
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Tennessee
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Texas
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Western New York
  • Blue Shield of Northeastern New York
  • Capital BlueCross
  • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Excellus Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Florida Blue - Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Florida
  • Independence Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan

Medical Specialties

Benjamin Whigham has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Benjamin Whigham has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Heartburn
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

19 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at State University of New York Downstate Medical Center in 2018 and Brody School of Medicine in 2014.

Medical School

Graduated from Duke University in 2013 and Davidson College in 2007.

NPI Number

Benjamin Whigham's NPI number is 1396183240.

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