Dr. Christopher R Stelton MD
Ophthalmologist
1700 S TUTTLE AVE SARASOTA FL, 34239About
Dr. Christopher Stelton is an ophthalmologist practicing in Atlanta, GA. Dr. Stelton specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Stelton 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. Stelton 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2015
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Vitrectomy
- Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
- Retina and Vitreous Diseases
- Retina laser
- Macular Degeneration Diagnosis And Treatment
- Macular Degeneration Screening
- Macular Degeneration
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Intravitreal Injections of Medication
- Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Retina Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Diabetes, Laser Procedures And More
- Macular Hole
- Floaters in Eye and Flashing Lights
- Floaters
Fellowships
- Emory University School of Medicine Retina Surgery 2016
Experience & Accolades
- MD Owner2016SK RetinaOwner and solo practioner of SK Retina. Retina MD in Sarasota, FL specializing in macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
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