Expertise in
5
conditions

Dr. Christopher Girkin

Ophthalmology
Regents Of The University Of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 
Expertise in
5
conditions
Regents Of The University Of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, 
La Jolla, CA 

Overview

Christopher Girkin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in La Jolla, California.

Dr. Girkin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 239 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in AL

Hospital Affiliations

Uc San Diego Health Hillcrest - Hillcrest Med Ctr

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Health Group
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
EmblemHealth
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Net

Accepted plan types not found. Please verify directly with the provider.

HMSA
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
SCAN Health Plan
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
VIVA Health
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Regents of the University of UC
9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
Other Locations
UC San Diego
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher Girkin

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Girkin?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Girkin by calling their office at 858-534-6290. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher Girkin a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Girkin is classified as an Elite expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Christopher Girkin specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher Girkin is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Christopher Girkin accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher Girkin accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 858-534-6290 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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