Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD
Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lankenau Medical Center and Pennsylvania Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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170 S Independence Mall W Ste L30 Philadelphia, PA 19106At a Glance
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- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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| 4 Star | 18% | 18% |
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| 1 Star | 9% | 9% |
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Dr. Rachel Niknam, MD is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College in 2002. She is affiliated with medical facilities...read moreOphthalmology
Optometry
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Scheie Eye Institute
Fellowship HospitalDrexel University College Of Medicine
Residency HospitalAlbert Einstein College Of Medicine
Internship HospitalThomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College
Medical School, 2002
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- Recipient of 16
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsOutstanding 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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
88%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% higher than the national average
81%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well6% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 28
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
86%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home2% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well3% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 52
hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well1% higher than the national average
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