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Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD
3.4 (23 Ratings)

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Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
Chattanooga, TN
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN.

About

Dr. Distefano graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chattanooga, TN and has 49 years experience. Dr. Distefano currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital. Dr. Distefano has experience treating conditions like Keratitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Distefano received an average rating of 3.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 23 times. Dr. Distefano's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Distefano is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Tear Duct Surgery
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Surgery
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Tear Duct Surgery
Keratitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Brain Disorders
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Strabismus
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Astigmatism Correction Surgery
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Transplant
Corneal Tattooing
Dacryocystostomy or Dacryocystotomy
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • American Republic
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Coventry Health Care
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  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • United Healthcare
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Distefano
3.4
Based on 23 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (8)

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Patient Reviews
Jan 24, 2019
Dr Deborah DiStefano is the best! I’ve been to Huntsville, Birmingham and Georgia trying to get help with my eyes for 6 years now. No one, none of these specialists ever wanted to listen to me or cared enough about listening to me. Dr Deborah DiStefano treated me with kindness and a caring heart. She listens to her patients, she and all the people that work their are so very nice and caring. If you really want a fantastic smart caring very professional doctor then you need to make an appointment
Joyce Shirley in Fort payne, AL — Jan 24, 2019
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1976
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1977
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Mass EE Infirm
    1982
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Distefano's profile.

Dr. Distefano frequently treats the following conditions: Keratitis and Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD is affiliated with CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga and Erlanger Baroness Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Deborah Distefano, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • CHI Memorial Hospital Chattanooga

    2525 Desales Ave, Chattanooga, TN

  • Erlanger Baroness Hospital

    975 E 3rd St, Chattanooga, TN