Overview
Christopher Girkin is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Girkin is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 236 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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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 participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Girkin has published 236 articles and abstracts on conditions like Glaucoma. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Girkin's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- GlaucomaDr. Girkin isElite. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Girkin isElite. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Girkin isElite. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Girkin isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- TrabeculectomyDr. Girkin isAdvanced. Learn about Trabeculectomy.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Girkin isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Cataract RemovalDr. Girkin isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- ChemosisDr. Girkin isExperienced. Learn about Chemosis.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Girkin isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Girkin isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Girkin isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.