Dr. Christopher L Willingham M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2439 Care Dr Tallahassee FL, 32308About
Dr. Christopher Willingham is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tallahassee, FL. Dr. Willingham specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Willingham can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Willingham can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Mercer University / School of Medicine 1998
Mercer University School of Medicine 1998
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Treatments
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Congenital
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Macular Hole
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
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