Dr. Christine Callahan MD
Ophthalmologist
500 UNIVERSITY DR HERSHEY PA, 17033About
Dr. Christine Callahan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tampa, FL. Dr. Callahan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Callahan 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. Callahan 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
Pa State Univ Coll Of Med- Hershey Pa 1999
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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