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Dr. Christen Allaman MD, Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Christen Allaman MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(8)
1665 Dominican Way Suite 122 Santa Cruz CA, 95065
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Christen Allaman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Santa Cruz, CA. Dr. Allaman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Allaman 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. Allaman 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

Columbia Univ Coll of Physicians And Surgeons, New York Ny 1992

Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons 1992

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 25 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis
  • Dry Eye Syndrome

Dr. Christen Allaman MD's Practice location

Practice At 1665 Dominican Way Suite 122

1665 Dominican Way Suite 122 -
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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New patients: 831-476-1298

Eye Care Medical Grp Inc

1665 Dominican Way Ste 122 -
Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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New patients: 831-476-1298

Dr. Christen Allaman MD's reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Allaman


4.0

Based on 8 reviews

Dr. Christen Allaman MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 8 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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DOMINICAN HOSPITALl

1555 SOQUEL DRIVE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065

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SUTTER MATERNITY & SURGERY CENTER OF SANTA CRUZl

2900 CHANTICLEER AVENUE SANTA CRUZ CA 95065

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WATSONVILLE COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

75 NIELSON STREET WATSONVILLE CA 95076

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