Christopher T. Cessna
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions

Overview

Dr. Cessna is a board-certified and fellowship-trained ophthalmologist subspecializing in retina. His clinical interests include macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, macular puckers, retinal tears and detachments and macular holes. He earned his medical degree from Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, completed a residency at Geisinger Medical Center and his fellowship in vitreous retinal surgery at the University of California Davis Medical Center.

Dr. Cessna is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

Graduate Institution

Philadelphia College Of Osteopathic Medicine, 2002 - Doctor Of Osteopathic Medicine

Residency

Geisinger Medical Center, 2006

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in CA

Fellowships

University of California - Davis Medical Center, 2008

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareFirst
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Moda Health
  • EPO
  • PPO
PA Health and Wellness
  • HMO
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • 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

Geisinger Healthplex State College - Ophthalmology
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870
Other Locations
Geisinger Healthplex State College - Ophthalmology
132 Abigail Lane, Port Matilda, PA 16870

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Cessna has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Diabetic Retinopathy
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Christopher T. Cessna

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher T. Cessna?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher T. Cessna by calling their office at 800-230-4565. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Christopher T. Cessna a top-rated expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher T. Cessna is classified as an Advanced expert for Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), 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 T. Cessna specialize in?

While Dr. Christopher T. Cessna is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Christopher T. Cessna accept my insurance?

Dr. Christopher T. Cessna accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-230-4565 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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