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WillsEye Physicians - Rittenhouse Eye

Dr. Walter Harris

Dr. Harris founded Rittenhouse Eye Associates in 1989. A graduate of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Dr. Harris completed his internship in internal medicine at Hahnemann Hospital and his residency in ophthalmology at the Medical College of Virginia.

He is a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and The College of Physicians of Philadelphia. Formerly the Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Drexel University College of Medicine. Dr. Harris is an adjunct professor at the Sidney Kimmel College of Medicine at Thomas Jefferson University and Wills Eye Hospital.

“Making people feel comfortable is a critical part of the care process. Compassion counts. Mastering technology that allows us to improve lives with the latest treatments and procedures is our responsibility. It’s personal.”

Dr. Daniel Pericic | Rittenhouse eye associates

Dr. Danijel Pericic, M.D.

Dr. Pericic graduated from Villanova University with a Masters in Chemistry before attending Cooper Medical School of Rowan University where he obtained his medical degree. He then completed an intern year in internal medicine at Lankenau Hospital, followed by an ophthalmology residency at Temple University Hospital in North Philadelphia where he received thorough training in comprehensive ophthalmology and cataract surgery. Dr. Pericic then completed his medical education with a Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellowship at WillsEye Hospital.

Dr. Pericic joined the WillsEye Faculty after completing his fellowship. He specializes in cataract surgery with advanced lens technologies, comprehensive ophthalmology, and a wide range of neuro-ophthalmologic concerns including optic neuritis, double vision, and idiopathic intracranial hypertension.

He focuses on individualized patient needs, blended with the most up-to-date literature and techniques, to provide the highest level of care possible to everyone he sees.

Credentials

Education

  • Residency: Neuro-Ophthalmology, Wills Eye Hospital
  • Residency: Temple University Hospital, Lewis Katz School of Medicine
  • Medical School: Cooper Medical School of Rowan University
  • Undergraduate: Villanova University

Honors and Awards

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAOD, July 2020- Present
  • Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology (Pf-0), July 2020 – Present
  • Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology (DAO), July 2020 – Present

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Contact Info

Wills Eye Physicians
2000 Hamilton St. #306
Philadelphia, PA 19130
Located near the Philadelphia Museum of Art
Phone:  (215) 545-5001
Fax:  (215) 545-5763
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Office Hours

Monday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm

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