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Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 55
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Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA.
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About Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD

Dr. Heichel graduated from Chicago College of Medicine & Surgery. Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Heichel has experience treating conditions like Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Visual Field Defects among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Heichel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Heichel also speaks Hebrew and Spanish. Dr. Heichel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Diabetic Cataracts
Cornea Transplant
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cataract Removal Surgery
Astigmatism
Migraine
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Pterygium Surgery
Corneal Diseases
Trichiasis
Dry Eyes
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Pterygium
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract
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Glaucoma
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Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Eyelid Disorders
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Floaters
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Accommodation Disorders
Eye Infections
Drusen
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Presbyopia
Eye Cancer
Keratoconus
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Headache
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Keratitis
Blepharitis
Ocular Prosthetics
Blindness
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foreign Body in Eye
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Scleral Ectasia
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Strabismus
Stye
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Card PPO
  • Advantage Preferred DirectAccess Plus PPO
    Priority Select HMO
  • Marketplace CA HMO
  • Medica Choice
    Options PPO
    SignatureValue - CA HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Advantage Health Solutions HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • CA Healthnet PPO
    CA WholeCare Network HMO
    CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
  • Select CA HMO
    Prudent Buyer Large Group CA PPO
    Pathway EPO
    California Care Large Group HMO
    California Care Small Group HMO
    Prudent Buyer Small Group CA PPO
    Prudent Buyer Individual CA PPO
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Access Plus HMO
    Platinum 90 PPO
    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
    Blue Shield of California
    Trio ACO HMO
    Silver 70 PPO
    Bronze 60 SHOP PPO
    Bronze Full 4500 PPO

Where Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Regents of the University of UC
    9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
  2. 2 UC San Diego
    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
  3. 3 University of California San Diego Jacobs Medical Center
    9300 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037

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Meet Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD

Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Heichel's Practice

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Heichel's profile.

Dr. Heichel frequently treats the following conditions: Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Visual Field Defects. See more on Sharecare.

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

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

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Chicago College of Medicine & Surgery
    1999
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Hospitals Where Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD Practices

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA

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