Dr. Christina L. Butera M.D.
Ophthalmologist
21475 Ridgetop Cir Suite 300 Sterling VA, 20166Rating
2/5
About
Dr. Christina Butera is an ophthalmologist practicing in Sterling, VA. Dr. Butera specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Butera 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. Butera 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
University of Toledo College of Medicine,Toledo, Oh, United States 1994
The University of Toledo College of Medicine 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Chalazion
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Practice At 21475 Ridgetop Cir Suite 300
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