Dr. Christine Lee M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Christine Lee M.D.

Ophthalmologist

4/5(43)
6104 Fayetteville Road Durham North Carolina, 27713
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4/5

About

Dr. Christine Lee is an ophthalmologist practicing in Durham, North Carolina. Dr. Lee specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lee 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. Lee 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 Michigan

Ann Arbor

Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1989

University of Michigan Medical School 1989

Board Certification

National Board of Medical Examiners

American Board of Ophthalmologists

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 35 years of experience

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hil -

Awards

  • Who's Who; Best Physician, 2001   

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes
  • Presbyopia
  • Chalazion
  • Nearsightedness
  • Conjunctivitis

Internships

  • Illinois Masonic Medical Center

Fellowships

  • National Institute of Health and Howard Hughes Medical Institute Research School

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, International Society of Refractive Surgery

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Desire to Help People, Understand Them, and How They Feel

Hobbies / Sports

  • Piano, Performing Arts, Reading

Favorite professional publications

  • Ophthalmology Journal

Dr. Christine Lee M.D.'s Practice location

6104 Fayetteville Road -
Durham, North Carolina 27713
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New patients: 919-572-0050, 614-293-0793
Fax: 919-572-9200
www.eyeinstitutenc.com

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Patient Experience with Dr. Lee


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Dr. Christine Lee M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 43 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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