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  • Ophthalmology
  • Accepting new patients
  • 49 years of experience
  • Novamed Surgery Center Of Chattanooga 7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • (423) 855-6861

Brief Intro

Dr. Distefano is one Chattanooga's best known physicians. She first came to the area in 1982 as chairperson of the Department of Ophthamology at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She completed her Medical Degree, Internship and Residency (Chief Resident) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. DiStefano completed her fellowship at Harvard in 1982. Dr. DiStefano has numerous publications and awards to her credit. In 2004 she founded a charitable organization that helps families with with monetary support while undergoing treatment for cancer. She is currently the owner of DiStefano Regional Eye Center.

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Education Background

RESIDENCY

Medical College Of Wisconsin

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Medical College Of Wisconsin - 1976

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

Location & Hours

  • Novamed Surgery Center Of Chattanooga
  • 7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421
  • Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
    Sat:Closed
    Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

  • Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

  • Retinal Detachment
  • Keratitis
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
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Procedures Performed

  • Lasik Surgery
  • Corneal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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

  • Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
  • Humana
  • Gilsbar 360 Alliance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Meritain Health
  • Arise Health Plan
  • Tricare
  • Alliant Health Plans
  • Cigna
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  • Cancer 18
  • Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 19
  • Orthopedics 29
  • Neurology & Neurosurgery 25
  • Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 27
  • Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 28
  • Diabetes & Endocrinology 12
  • Children's Hospital 6
  • Urology 27
  • Psychiatry 39
  • Geriatrics 20
  • Rehabilitation 27
  • Obsterics & Gynecology 9
  • Ophthalmology 1
  • Ear, Nose & Throat 4
  • Rheumatology 1
  • Long Term Care 7
  • Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 10