Dr. Christina Rapp Prescott M.D., PH.D
Ophthalmologist
620 Boulton St Bel Air MD, 21014About
Christina R. Prescott, M.D., Ph.D., specializes in medical and surgical management of serious corneal diseases including artificial corneas (keratoprosthesis) and modern forms of corneal transplants s ...
Education and Training
University Of Colorado School Of Medicine 2007
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2013
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataract Surgery, Cornea Problems, Eye Problems And More
- Cataracts
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology: Second Year in Practice
Fellowships
- Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Ophthalmology 2012
- Harvard Med Sch, Cornea/External Disease 2011
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