Overview
Christopher Heichel is an Ophthalmologist in La Jolla, California. Dr. Heichel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 10 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 Heichel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher Heichel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher Heichel 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 Heichel a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher Heichel is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cataract, 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 Heichel specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher Heichel is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Pterygium, and Dry Eye Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Christopher Heichel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher Heichel has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher Heichel's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Christopher Heichel accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher Heichel 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
- Distinguished
- CataractDr. Heichel isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- AniridiaDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Aniridia.
- Cataract RemovalDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Cataract Removal.
- Cloudy CorneaDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Cloudy Cornea.
- Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive DeafnessDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.