Dr. Christopher Gelston MD
Ophthalmologist
12605 E 16th Ave Aurora CO, 80045About
Dr. Christopher Gelston is an ophthalmologist practicing in Aurora, CO. Dr. Gelston specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Gelston 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. Gelston 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
Upstate Medical University/ College of Health Professions 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Vision Problems, Eye Problems, Cataract Surgery And More
Professional Memberships
- Board Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Board Member American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- University of Colorado 2007
- University of Colorado, Ophthalmology 2007
Experience & Accolades
- Assistant Professor2010School of Medicine, Ophthalmology, Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery
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