ABOUT DR. WHITAKER

Dr. Beatrice Whitaker is a comprehensive ophthalmologist with a focus on medical ophthalmology, including glaucoma treatment, intravitreal injections for diabetic retinopathy and exudative macular degeneration.

As a native Brooklynite, Dr Whitaker enjoys caring for the patients from the community that she has lived and trained in. She takes interest in educating patients on how their general health issues can influence their eyes. In her free time, Dr Whitaker enjoys running, distance walking and spin classes.

Dr. Beatrice Whitaker is a member of professional organizations including the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the New York State Ophthalmologic Society.

Dr. Beatrice Whitaker treats various eye conditions using Yag Laser Capsulotomy, laser peripheral iridotomy, intravitreal anti-vegf injections for diabetic macular edema and age-related exudative macular edema, selective laser trabeculoplasty.

Dr BEATRICE WHITAKER FOCUS EYECARE AND SURGERY

Education

8/2003-6/2007SUNY Downstate College of Medicine, Brooklyn
Graduated with the highest honors, Magna Cum Laude
7/2007-7/2008North Shore University Hospital, Manhasset
Internship, Internal Medicine
7/2008-7/2011SUNY Downstate College of College Of Medicine 
Ophthalmology Residency
Dr Beatrice Whitaker – Education, credentials