Charles R. Whitfill, MD
Adult Strabismus
Double Vision and Eye Muscle Disorders
Pediatric Ophthalmology
Tear Duct & Orbital Disorders
Bio
Charles R. Whitfill, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist with specialty training in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus. He specializes in medical and surgical eye care for children, and in surgical eye care of adult patients with eye muscle disorders. Areas of special interest for Dr. Whitfill include eye muscle surgery, pediatric cataracts with intraocular lens implants, amblyopia, blocked tear ducts and minor oculoplastic procedures in children. Dr. Whitfill is the only pediatric ophthalmologist in Kansas involved in the PEDIG research group. This is a nationwide group of clinicians who are involved in ongoing research in pediatric eye disease.
Dr. Whitfill received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Oklahoma. He completed his residency at St. Louis University in 1999 and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and adult strabismus at Emory University in Atlanta in 2000. Prior to joining Grene Vision Group in July 2005, he was in private practice in Longview, Texas.
"The improvement and preservation of vision is paramount in my practice,” Dr. Whitfill said. “The eyes of our children are the eyes of our future. It is of the utmost importance to me to optimize the vision and visual function of every child I see to help them reach their potential in life. I am sure you will find I provide excellent surgical and medical eye care in a compassionate and relaxed atmosphere that will not intimidate your child."
Education & Professional Associations
Undergraduate: University of Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, OK
Medical School: University of Oklahoma-Oklahoma City, OK
Residency: St. Louis University-St. Louis, MO
Fellowship: Emory University-Atlanta, GA
Professional Associations: American Academy of Ophthalmology, Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, Kansas and Sedgwick County Medical Societies, Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society, Kansas Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Clinical Interests
Pediatric Ophthalmology, Adult Strabismus, Eye Muscle Surgery, Strabismus Surgery, Amblyopia Treatment, Pediatric Cataracts, Blocked Tear Ducts, Nasolacrimal Duct Obstruction
Locations
Wichita (West) Socora
834 North Socora
Wichita, KS 67212
316-722-8883 or 800-480-1213
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Wichita (East) Woodlawn
655 North Woodlawn
Wichita, KS 67208
316-684-5158 or 800-362-3296
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Pittsburg
101 West 29th Street, Suite C
Pittsburg, KS 66762
620-235-1737
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