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Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD
4.3 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 53
La Jolla, CA
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA.

About

Dr. Heichel graduated from Chicago College of Medicine & Surgery. Dr. Christopher Heichel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, CA and has 25 years experience. Dr. Heichel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center. Dr. Heichel has experience treating conditions like Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens and Visual Field Defects among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Heichel received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. 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
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Pterygium Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nodular Episcleritis
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
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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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
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
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • Northern CA Cigna + Oscar Open Access Plus EPO
  • CA Employer Group Plans HMO
    ExcelCare Small / Large Group HMO
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    CA WholeCare Network HMO
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    Platinum Access+ 25 HMO
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    Bronze Full 4500 PPO
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    Platinum 90 PPO
    Silver 70 PPO
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Locations

  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
  4. 4 Office
    9415 Gilman Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093

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4.3
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (6)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (0)

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Jan 23, 2019
I experienced a life change with dr. Heichel and his staff the wait did not matter because I also see doctor KIKkwa as well. Speaking for myself I don't have a problem waiting at all because I know how well these two particular doctors are taking care of me doing my appointment visit my appointment visits are long which I appreciate a long appointment visit because I know everything I'm going through the process with the doctors trying to find out what is going on with my eyes. Thankful Dr. Heic
Karen Brooks in MARICOPA — Jan 23, 2019
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Languages Spoken
Hebrew
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Chicago College of Medicine & Surgery
    1999
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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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.

Hospital Affiliations

  • UC San Diego Health Hillcrest Hillcrest Medical Center

    200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA