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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
221 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 (221 ratings, 30 comments)
06/16/2025

Doctor Henderer is extremely communicative, detailed and interested in my situation

06/04/2025

Had a great experience with everyone. I have a very serious and aggressive condition and felt like I was in very good hands with the doctor

06/04/2025

Outstanding Performance. It is clear that doctor loves his job and patients.

06/02/2025

Dr. Henderer, is excellent. Reassured me that my symptoms were not serious but still did a thorough eye exam.

05/26/2025

Great experience

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Ophthalmology

3401 N. Broad Street

Parkinson Pavilion, Suite 630

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Temple University Hospital - Jeanes Campus

7600 Central Avenue

Philadelphia, PA 19111

Phone: 800-836-7536

Temple Health Ft. Washington

515 Pennsylvania Avenue

Fort Washington, PA 19034

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.