Dr. John Merrill Christiansen MD
Ophthalmologist
555 E Pikes Peak Ave Suite 102 Colorado Springs CO, 80903About
Dr. John Christiansen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Christiansen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Christiansen 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. Christiansen 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1971
University of Utah School of Medicine 1972
Harvard Medical School 1971
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Nearsightedness
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- National Eye Institute 1976
- NIH, NEI, OHEC, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1975
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