Dr. Kenneth C Heist D.O.?
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Dr. Kenneth C Heist D.O., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Kenneth C Heist D.O.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(28)
2301 S 13th St Philadelphia PA, 19148
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4/5

About

Dr. Kenneth Heist is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Heist specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heist can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Heist can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Philadelphia Coll of Osteo Med, Philadelphia Pa 1987

Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine 1987

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Kenneth C Heist D.O.'s Practice location

Practice At 2301 S 13th St

2301 S 13th St -
Philadelphia, PA 19148
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New patients: 215-271-6900, 610-690-1659
Fax: 215-271-8740

Dr. Kenneth C Heist D.O.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Heist


4.0

Based on 28 reviews

Dr. Kenneth C Heist D.O. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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