Dr. Christopher S. Boehlke, MD
Ophthalmologist
2000 Regency Pkwy Cary NC, 27518About
Dr. Christopher Boehlke is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Boehlke specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Boehlke 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. Boehlke 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 Mn Med Sch 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Anterior Segment Eye Disorders, Astigmatism, Capsulotomy And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery, Duke Eye Center 2008
- Duke Eye Center, Cornea, Refractive Surgery and External Disease, NC, USA 2008
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