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Christen Allaman, MD, Ophthalmology, Santa Cruz, CA

Christen Allaman MD

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Glaucoma Related


President, Allaman Eye Care and Associates President and Medical Director, Cypress Outpatient Surgical Center

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  • 1665 Dominican WaySte 122Santa Cruz, CA 95065

  • Phone+1 831-476-1298

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Summary

  • Dr. Christen Allaman is an ophthalmologist in Santa Cruz, CA and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Dominican Hospital, Central Coast Surgery Center, Santa Cruz Surgical Center and Watsonville Community Hospital. He received his medical degree from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons and has been in practice 28 years. He specializes in anterior segment surgery, refractive IOL cataract surgery, and Microinvasive glaucoma surgery(MIGS) and is experienced in general / comprehensive ophthalmology.

Education & Training

  • UPMC Medical Education
    UPMC Medical EducationResidency, Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1996
  • Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical Center
    Sutter Health/California Pacific Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 1992 - 1993
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 1992

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1996 - 2026
  • NM State Medical License
    NM State Medical License 1995 - 1996
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1994 - 1996
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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