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Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 50
Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD
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Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Aurora, CO.
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Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 50
Aurora, CO
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Aurora, CO.

About

Dr. Gelston graduated from State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine in 2002 and completed a residency at University Of Colorado Denver Program. Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Aurora, CO and has 23 years experience. Dr. Gelston currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital. Dr. Gelston has experience treating conditions like Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Tear Duct Disorders among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Gelston received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Gelston's office accepts new patients. Dr. Gelston is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Tear Duct Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Blepharitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Hordeolum
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Visual Field Defects
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Eyelid Disorders
Lazy Eye
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Stye
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Night Blindness
Ocular Syphilis
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Papillitis
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Uveitis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Scleromalacia Perforans
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

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  • BlueCard PPO
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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Aetna HMO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    APCN Plus - Colorado Front Range - Choice POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Whole Health Colorado Front Range
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    Choice Care PPO
    National POS
    Choice POS
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna HMO
    LocalPlus
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1675 Aurora Ct, Aurora, CO 80045
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  2. 2 University of Colorado Hospital
    12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
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    Monday
    00:00 - 23:45
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    00:00 - 23:45
    Wednesday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Thursday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Friday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Saturday
    00:00 - 23:45
    Sunday
    00:00 - 23:45
  3. 3 Uchealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center-Lone Tree
    9552 Park Meadows Dr Ste 100, Lone Tree, CO 80124
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • State University of New York Upstate Medical University Norton College of Medicine
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • SUNY Upstate Med University Program
    2003
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Colorado Denver Program
    2006
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University Of Colorado Denver Program
    2007
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Gelston's profile.

Dr. Gelston frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Lacrimal Gland Disorder and Tear Duct Disorders. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Gelston, MD is affiliated with UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital

    12605 E 16th Ave, Aurora, CO