Dr. Christina Lopresto Weeks M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1457 Scott Blvd Decatur GA, 30030About
Dr. Christina Weeks is an ophthalmologist practicing in Decatur, GA. Dr. Weeks specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Weeks 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. Weeks 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
Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Headaches
- Cerebral Palsy
- Birth Defects
- Down Syndrome
- Strabismus
- Nearsightedness
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