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Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 58
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Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Birmingham, AL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL.
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About Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD

Dr. Girkin graduated from University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine in 1993 and completed a residency at University Of Ar College Of Med. Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Birmingham, AL and has 33 years experience. Dr. Girkin's office accepts new patients. Dr. Girkin is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Optic Neuritis
Ocular Hypertension
Glaucoma
Optic Neuritis
Ocular Hypertension
Glaucoma
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Farsightedness
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Glaucoma Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Astigmatism
Floaters
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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Keratitis
Blepharitis
Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Retinal Ischemia
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract
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Eye Infections
Senile Cataracts
Corneal Diseases
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Neuromyelitis Optica
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Network L
  • Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    National POS
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama PPO
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Girkin's Practice

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Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD is affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine
    1993
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency Hospital
  • University Of Ar College Of Med
Residency Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Girkin, MD Practices

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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