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William Christian, MD, Ophthalmology, Santa Monica, CA

WilliamKennethChristianMD

Ophthalmology Santa Monica, CA

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Glaucoma Related, Refractive Surgery

THE VANGUARD EYE INSTITUTE CEO & Medical Director

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  • Office

    2001 Santa Monica Blvd.
    Suite 985 W
    Santa Monica, CA 90404
    Phone+1 310-828-5888
    Fax+1 310-829-1720

Summary

  • Dr. William Christian is an ophthalmologist in Santa Monica, CA and is affiliated with Providence Saint John's Health Center. He received his medical degree from University of Washington School of Medicine and has been in practice 15 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Spanish. He specializes in cataract related, cornea & external disease, glaucoma related, and refractive surgery and is experienced in glaucoma and related disorders, refractive surgery, photorefractive keratectomy, phakic intraocular lens for correction of refractive error, and laser in situ keratomileusis.
  • The Vanguard Eye Institute

    Premier facility for everything eye.

Education & Training

  • Beverly Hills-private practice
    Beverly Hills-private practiceFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2007 - 2008
  • Yale-New Haven Medical Center
    Yale-New Haven Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Tennessee College of Medicine at Chattanooga
    University of Tennessee College of Medicine at ChattanoogaInternship, Transitional Year, 2003 - 2004
  • University of Washington School of Medicine
    University of Washington School of MedicineClass of 2002

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2007 - 2025
  • AZ State Medical License
    AZ State Medical License 2008 - 2012
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

Industry Relationships

  • Consultant, Abbott Medical Optics2010 - Present
  • Consultant, Clarity Medical Systems, Inc