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Dr. Christopher M. Tortora M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Christopher M. Tortora M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(25)
606 Kilani Ave Wahiawa HI, 96786
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Rating

5/5

About

Dr. Christopher Tortora is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wahiawa, HI. Dr. Tortora specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Tortora 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. Tortora 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

Albany Medical College - Union University

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1986

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Pterygium
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Headaches
  • Glaucoma
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Uveitis
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Blepharitis
  • Conjunctivitis

Dr. Christopher M. Tortora M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 606 Kilani Ave

606 Kilani Ave -
Wahiawa, HI 96786
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New patients: 808-621-8448
Fax: 808-621-3177
http://www.drtortora.yourmd.com

Dr. Christopher M. Tortora M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Tortora


5.0

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Dr. Christopher M. Tortora M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 25 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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WAHIAWA GENERAL HOSPITALl

128 LEHUA STREET WAHIAWA HI 96786

Head northeast on Kilani Avenue 1727 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

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PALI MOMI MEDICAL CENTERl

98-1079 MOANALUA ROAD AIEA HI 96701

Head northeast on Kilani Avenue 484 ft
Make a sharp right onto Kamehameha Highway (HI 80) 2963 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1285 ft
Merge left onto I H2 8.0 mi
Make a slight left onto I H1 1.6 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1047 ft
Keep right at the fork 956 ft
Go straight onto Moanalua Road 1.4 mi
Turn right onto Pali Momi Street 281 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

12.3 miSee direction

KAISER FOUNDATION HOSPITALl

3288 MOANALUA RD HONOLULU HI 96819

Head northeast on Kilani Avenue 484 ft
Make a sharp right onto Kamehameha Highway (HI 80) 2963 ft
Take the ramp on the right 1285 ft
Merge left onto I H2 8.0 mi
Make a slight left onto I H1 4.5 mi
Take the ramp on the right 1803 ft
Merge left onto Moanalua Fwy (I H201) 1.0 mi
Continue straight onto Moanalua Freeway (I H201) 817 ft
Take the ramp on the right onto Moanalua Road 4411 ft
Turn left onto Ala Napunani Street 571 ft
Turn right onto Ala Aolani Street 467 ft
Turn right onto Moanalua Road 1277 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

16.2 miSee direction