Meet Dr. Rachel Niknam
Specialty: Ophthalmology / Glaucoma / Cataract
- Glaucoma, Glaucoma Surgery including Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS), Glaucoma Lasers, and non-surgical management of glaucoma
- Advanced Technology Cataract Surgery
- Ocular Disease Management
Highlights
- Clinical and Surgical Professor of Ophthalmology at Wills Eye Hospital
- Authored book chapter for Wills Eye Hospital “5 Minute Consult” Manual
Fellowship:
- Glaucoma Fellowship: Scheie Eye Institute – University of Pennsylvania
Education:
- Ophthalmology Residency: Hahnemann University Hospital at Drexel University
- Internship: Albert Einstein Medical Center
- Medical Doctorate: Jefferson Medical College (Sidney Kimmel Medical College)
- Bachelor of Science in Biology: Yeshiva University
Certifications and Affiliations:
- Board Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology
- Board Certified by the American Glaucoma Society (AGS)
- Member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- Member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS)
- Clinical and Surgical Instructor of Ophthalmology – Wills Eye Hospital
- Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology – Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Personal Interest:
- International Cooking
- Kids, Grandkids, and Community
