Dr. Christopher Nawn Spellman M.D.
Ophthalmologist
169 Saxony Rd Suite 115 Encinitas CA, 92024About
Dr. Christopher Spellman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Encinitas, CA. Dr. Spellman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Spellman 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. Spellman 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
Med Coll of Wi, Milwaukee Wi 1998
Med College Of Wisconsin 1998
Medical College of Wisconsin 1998
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
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