Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Christopher P. Tanzie

Ophthalmology
Graystone Eye
2424 Century Place SE, 
Hickory, NC 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
2
conditions
Graystone Eye
2424 Century Place SE, 
Hickory, NC 
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Overview

Dr. Christopher R. Tanzie specializes in primary eye care, including comprehensive eye examinations and prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses. He also treats glaucoma through medical, laser, and surgical methods, and performs surgeries on the eyelids and external eyes. Additionally, he specializes in adult and pediatric strabismus surgery, treats external diseases of the eye, and performs anterior segment surgery, small incision and laser-assisted cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants, and pterygium surgery.

Dr. Tanzie is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Cataract, Periorbital Cellulitis, and Chalazion.

Graduate Institution
University Of Kansas Medical Center
Residency
University of Rochester Medical Center
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NC
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Glaucoma
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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

Graystone Eye
2424 Century Place SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Call: 888-626-2020
Other Locations
Graystone Eye
2311 East Main Street, Lincolnton, NC 28092
Call: 888-626-2020
Graystone Eye
2060 Hickory Blvd, Lenoir, NC 28645
Call: 888-626-2020
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      • Allergic Conjunctivitis
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