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Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD

Ophthalmology*•Female•Age 59

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Hillsborough, NC and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from University of South Dakota in 1991. She is affiliated with medical facilities University of North Carolina Hospital and Rex Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD

Practice

430 Waterstone Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278
(984) 215-2000

Accepting new patients

(984) 215-2000

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    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Whitfield's Reviews

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Biography

Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Hillsborough, NC and has over 32 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated...Read more

Specialties*

  • Ophthalmology

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Board Certifications

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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University of South Dakota

Medical School, 1991

  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
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    What is Dr. Katherine Whitfield, MD's office address?

    Dr. Whitfield's office is located at 430 Waterstone Dr, Hillsborough, NC 27278. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.

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    Locations

    Practice

    Unc Health Care Hillsborough Campus430 Waterstone Dr Hillsborough, NC 27278
    1

    Practice

    Office2226 Nelson Hwy Ste 220 Chapel Hill, NC 27517
    2

    Affiliated Hospitals

    Rex Hospital

    4420 Lake Boone Trl
    Raleigh, NC 27607
    Recipient of 19
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

    University of North Carolina Hospital

    101 Manning Dr
    Chapel Hill, NC 27514
    Recipient of 7
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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