Overview
Christopher Engelman M.D. graduated with High Distinction in general scholarship from U.C. Berkeley and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha medical honor society while attending Tufts University School of Medicine in Boston, Massachusetts. After graduation from medical school, he completed his ophthalmology residency training at Stanford University followed by a glaucoma fellowship at Devers Eye Institute in Portland, Oregon. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Glaucoma Society and the California Academy of Eye Physicians and Surgeons. He also serves as a delegate for the California Medical Association.
Dr. Engelman is actively involved with the investigation of new surgical approaches to the management of cataract and glaucoma, serving as a medical advisor for Atia Vision, Myra Medical and Lumenis.
Outside of his medical practice, he enjoys spending time with his family, backpacking and reading fiction.
Dr. Christopher Engelman practices at the Monterey Avenue office in Los Gatos as well as the Santa Cruz office.
Dr. Engelman is highly rated in 6 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Meibomianitis, Eyelid Drooping, and Cataract Removal.
His clinical research consists of participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
431 Monterey Avenue, Suite 3, Los Gatos, CA 95030
1663 Dominican Way, Suite 212, Santa Cruz, CA 95065
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 J. Engelman
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Engelman?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher J. Engelman by calling their office at 408-354-9510. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Christopher J. Engelman a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher J. Engelman is classified as an Distinguished 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 J. Engelman specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher J. Engelman is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Meibomianitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Christopher J. Engelman accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher J. Engelman accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 408-354-9510 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- GlaucomaDr. Engelman isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- BlepharitisDr. Engelman isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Engelman isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Engelman isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- MeibomianitisDr. Engelman isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- PtosisDr. Engelman isAdvanced. Learn about Ptosis.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)Dr. Engelman isExperienced. Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Engelman isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- ChalazionDr. Engelman isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Engelman isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Engelman isExperienced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.