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Dr. Christopher William dana Heichel M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Christopher William dana Heichel M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(21)
9300 Campus Point Drive La Jolla CA, 92037
Rating

4/5

About

Named a 2013 â€Å“Top Doc in San Diego Magazine’s â€Å“Physicians of Exceptional Excellence annual survey performed in collaboration with the San Diego County Medical ...

Education and Training

Chicago Medical School, Chicago, IL Medical Degree

Scripps Mercy Hospital, San Diego, CA Other Degree

UC San Diego, School of Medicine, San Diego, CA Other Degree

Associate Clinical Professor Medical Degree

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Eye Problems, Refractive Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology 

Fellowships

  • Uc San Diego  

Dr. Christopher William dana Heichel M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At Ucsd Medical Center 200 West Arbor Drive Mc 8201

Ucsd Medical Center 200 West Arbor Drive -
San Diego, CA 92103
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New patients: 619-471-9260, 858-534-6290, 619-543-6222
Fax: 858-822-1849

Jacobs Medical Center at UC San Diego Health

9300 Campus Point Drive -
La Jolla, CA 92037
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New patients: 858-657-7000, 858-534-6290

Dr. Christopher William dana Heichel M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Heichel


4.0

Based on 21 reviews

Dr. Christopher William dana Heichel M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 21 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO MEDICAL CENTERl

200 WEST ARBOR DRIVE SAN DIEGO CA 92103

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