Dr. Christopher James Engelman MD
Ophthalmologist
751 S Bascom Ave Ophthalmology Depart San Jose CA, 95128About
Dr. Christopher Engelman is an ophthalmologist practicing in San Jose, CA. Dr. Engelman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Engelman 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. Engelman 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
Tufts Univ Sch of Med, Boston Ma 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Glaucoma
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Devers Eye Institute, Glaucoma 2003
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