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Christopher Heichel, MD, Ophthalmology, La Jolla, CA

ChristopherWilliam DanaHeichelMDFACS

Ophthalmology • La Jolla, CA

Anterior Segment Related, Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, UCSD

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  • Office

    9415 Campus Point Drive
    La Jolla, CA 92093
    Phone+1 858-534-6290
    Fax+1 858-822-1849

Education & Training

  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 2003 - 2004
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterChief Residency, Ophthalmology, 2002 - 2003
  • University of California (San Diego) Medical Center
    University of California (San Diego) Medical CenterResidency, Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2003
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
    Scripps Mercy HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1999 - 2000
  • Chicago Medical School
    Chicago Medical SchoolMD, Medicine, 1995 - 1999
  • Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
    Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and ScienceClass of 1999, MD
  • Chicago Medical School
    Chicago Medical SchoolMS, Applied Physiology, 1994 - 1995
  • University of California San Diego
    University of California San DiegoBS, Biochemistry and Cellular Biology, 1990 - 1994

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2001 - 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Top Doctors:San Diego Area Castle Connolly, 2013
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Spanish

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