Summary

Dr. Brian Vanderbeek specializes in ophthalmology, focusing on complex eye conditions that require specialized medical and surgical care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and holds a Master of Public Health degree, bringing both clinical expertise and population health knowledge to his practice. Dr. Vanderbeek completed his residency at The Christ Hospital in 2006 and has been practicing for 21 years. He provides care in English.

Dr. Vanderbeek practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His expertise includes treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease, helping patients manage vision complications from diabetes. He also provides cataract treatment to restore clear vision. His surgical skills include performing intravitreal injections to deliver medication directly to the eye, mechanical vitrectomy procedures, and retinal detachment repair surgery. Patients rate Dr. Vanderbeek 3.6 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.6
  • 21 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • The Christ Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Brian L. Vanderbeek has 2 locations

Scheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian

51 N. 39th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical CenterPhiladelphia, PA 19104

Brian L. Vanderbeek

3400 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104

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Brian L. Vanderbeek, MD, MPHDr. Michael Kresloff, MDDr. Steven Vale, MDDr. Leonard Harold Ginsburg, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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21 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience 42 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
Philadelphia , PACollingswood , NJScranton , PASpringfield , PA
Med School: University of Cincinnati College of Medicine Med School: UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School Med School: Medical College Of Pennsylvania Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Brian L. Vanderbeek

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Centivo
  • Cigna Healthcare
  • Claim Watcher (Homestead/INDECs)
  • Clover Health
  • Devoted Health Plan
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Global Medical Management
  • HealthAmerica / HealthAssurance a Coventry Plan
  • HealthSpring (formerly Cigna)
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Highmark Wholecare (fka Gateway Health)
  • Horizon BC/BS of NJ
  • Humana Medicare
  • Humana Military (Tricare/Health Net Federal Services)
  • Imagine Health (Imagine Health 360)
  • Independence Blue Cross (IBC)
  • Jefferson Health Plans/Health Partners
  • Keystone First Health Plan
  • Medicaid - New Jersey
  • Medicaid - Pennsylvania
  • Medicare - Pennsylvania
  • Oscar Health Plan of PA
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • PA Health & Wellness
  • Perennial Advantage
  • Preferred Health Care/Eliance
  • Provider Partners Health Plan
  • QualCare
  • Rail Road Medicare/Palmetto GBA

Medical Specialties

Brian L. Vanderbeek has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Brian L. Vanderbeek has the following 13 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

The Christ Hospital2006

Medical School

University of Cincinnati College of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Brian Vanderbeek's office is located at 51 N. 39th Street Penn Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, PA, 19104.
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