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Jeffrey D. Henderer, MD

Jeffrey D. Henderer
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  • Dr. Edward Hagop Bedrossian Chair and Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Specialties

Glaucoma, Comprehensive Ophthalmology

Distinctions
2025 Top Doctors by Philadelphia magazine
4.9
214 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
Ratings & Reviews
Publications
About Me
Clinical Interests
  • Glaucoma
  • Cataracts
Research Interests
  • Glaucoma
  • Screening for eye disease
  • Population health
Education
  • MD, The Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Baltimore, MD
Training
  • Fellowship, Glaucoma, The Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Residency, Ophthalmology, The Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, Miami, FL
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Ophthalmology
Memberships
  • Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, 2014 – present
  • Greater Philadelphia Ophthalmic Society, 2010 – present 
  • Association of University Professors of Ophthalmology, 2008 – present 
  • Delaware Academy of Ophthalmology, 2004 – present
  • American Eye Study Club, 2001 – present 
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons, 2000 – present 
  • International Society of Spaeth Fellows, 1999 – present 
  • American Glaucoma Society, 1999 – present 
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, 1998 – present 
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, 1995 – present 
  • Inter-County Ophthalmological Society, 2000 – 2004 
  • Ophthalmic Club of Philadelphia, 2000 – 2004
  • Miami Ophthalmological Society, 1995 – 1998 
  • American Medical Association, 1990 – 1994 
Awards and Honors
  • Top Doctors, Ophthalmology, Philadelphia magazine, 2018-2025
  • Resident Teaching Award, Temple University Hospital, 2016
  • Humanitarian Award, Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015
  • Senior Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2015
  • Resident Teaching Award, Temple University Hospital, 2013
  • Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2013
  • Resident Teaching Award, Temple University Hospital, 2011
  • Secretariat Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2008
  • Resident Teaching Award, Temple University Hospital, 2006
  • Achievement Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, 2005
  • Resident Teaching Award, Wills Eye Hospital, 2001
  • Heed Foundation Fellowship, 1998 – 1999 
  • Henry Strong Denison Award for Medical Student Research, 1992
  • Phi Beta Kappa, 1990
  • Louis Aronne, Class of 1977, Prize in Biochemistry, 1990
  • Faculty Honors, Trinity College, 1987 – 1988 
Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.9
Discussed Treatment Options
4.9
Recommend Provider
4.9

Patient Comments

4.9 out of 5 (214 ratings, 33 comments)
08/27/2025

Dr. Henderer was kind, professional, easy to talk to, knowledgeable, and on time.

08/27/2025

Dr. Henderer is a good listener and easily explains complicated data. He is a wonderful doctor. He also invests himself in educating the residents who train in the department.

07/29/2025

Really love Dr. Henderer

07/27/2025

Henderer is always concerned and communicates very very well

07/26/2025

Dr. Henderer should be cloned as the prototype for all physicians to model. He is thorough, patient and empathetic!

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Ophthalmology

3401 N. Broad Street

Parkinson Pavilion, Suite 630

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Publications
Digital Bibliography
Publications

Henderer, J.D. and Rapuano, C. Ocular Pharmacology. Goodman and Gilman’s Textbook of Pharmacology, 12th edition, 2004, 2009 and 2017.

Kim, G, Theventirian, A, Henderer, J and Wilson, R. Glaucoma Medications. Ophthalmology Secrets Fourth Ed (2015).

Henderer, J.D. Fornix-based trabeculectomy. Video Atlas of Ophthalmic Surgery. Kunimoto, D editor, 2006.

Henderer, J.D. and Wilson, R.P. Filtering Surgery. Atlas of Glaucoma Surgery, 2nd edition. Choplin, N editor, 2005.

Myers, J.S., Henderer, J.D., Katz, L.J. and Rhee, D. Update on glaucoma. Yearbook of Ophthalmology 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008.

Henderer, J.D. and Wilson, R.P. Ocular hypertension. Agarwal International Textbook of Ophthalmology.

Henderer, J.D., Schmidt, C.M., Wilson, R.P. Hereditary aspects of glaucoma. Duane’s. Henderer, J.D., Myers, J.S., Wilson, R.P., Katz, L.J., Rhee, D. and Spaeth, G.L. Glaucoma. The Wills Atlas. Henderer, J.D. and Wilson, R.P. Glaucoma Medications. Ophthalmology Secrets. Second (2002) and Third Editions (2005).

May 2016 Henderer, JD. Visual fields as screening tools. Glaucoma Today. May/June 2016.

January 2015 Henderer, JD and Spaeth, GL. Cost-effective glaucoma care. Glaucoma Today. Winter 2015.