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Dr. Christopher N Spellman, MD

Ophthalmology, Surgery
27 years of experience
Eye Care Solutions Inc 169 Saxony Rd Ste 115, Encinitas, CA 92024
(760) 633-3377

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Brief Intro

Dr. Christopher Spellman, M.D. is a Board Certified Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with sub-specialty training in glaucoma. Dr. Spellman is trained in the latest techniques for cataract surgery, glaucoma management and surgery, laser vision correction, cosmetic procedures of the eyes and face, and most other medical and surgical conditions of the eye. Dr. Spellman offers the newest and most advanced premium lens implants for his patients with cataracts. The premium lens implants provide outstanding vision, and also permanently eliminate the need for glasses after cataract surgery. Dr. Spellman is on staff and performs surgery at Scripps Encinitas Medical Center and Tri-city Medical Center. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and a member of the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. After growing up in San Diego County, Dr. Spellman attended the University of California at both the San Diego and Santa Cruz campuses, where he graduated with Honors. He received degrees in both Biology and Psychology. He then attended the Medical College of Wisconsin. Next, Dr. Spellman completed an internship in General Surgery at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. Dr. Spellman stayed in New York for his Ophthalmology training and served as Chief Resident at LIJ-NS University Medical Center. Dr. Spellman then completed fellowship training in glaucoma at the world-renowned New York Presbyterian, Cornell Medical Center. Throughout his training, Dr. Spellman has participated in numerous research protocols investigating glaucoma. Following his fellowship training, Dr. Spellman returned to San Diego County with his wife and two sons. He now lives in Carlsbad with his family.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Wisconsin - 1998

Languages Spoken

English

Location & Hours

Eye Care Solutions Inc
169 Saxony Rd Ste 115, Encinitas, CA 92024

Specialties Treated

Ophthalmology
Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Keratitis
Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
Primary Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Diabetic Retinopathy
Cataract

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicaid
Humana
Gilsbar 360 Alliance
BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
Blue Shield of California
Medicare
Health Net
Tricare
Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
UnitedHealthcare

Cancer 86
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 79
Orthopedics 161
Neurology & Neurosurgery 120
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 149
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 161
Diabetes & Endocrinology 65
Children's Hospital 18
Urology 149
Psychiatry 91
Geriatrics 143
Rehabilitation 73
Obsterics & Gynecology 23
Ophthalmology 8
Ear, Nose & Throat 10
Rheumatology 4
Long Term Care 19
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 99