Overview
Christopher Heichel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in San Diego, California.
Dr. Heichel is highly rated in 1 condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Pterygium, Dry Eye Syndrome, Keratoconus, and Cataract Removal.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 10 peer reviewed articles.
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Locations
200 W Arbor Dr, San Diego, CA 92103
9415 Campus Point Dr, La Jolla, CA 92093
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 W. Heichel
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. Heichel?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Christopher W. 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 W. Heichel a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Christopher W. 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 W. Heichel specialize in?
While Dr. Christopher W. 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 W. Heichel participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Christopher W. Heichel has published 10 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Christopher W. 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 W. Heichel accept my insurance?
Dr. Christopher W. 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.
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- 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.
- EntropionDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Fuchs DystrophyDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Fuchs Dystrophy.
- GlaucomaDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- HyphemaDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Hyphema.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1Dr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.
- NearsightednessDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Neurotrophic KeratitisDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Neurotrophic Keratitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- PingueculaDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Pinguecula.
- PterygiumDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- Walker Dyson SyndromeDr. Heichel isExperienced. Learn about Walker Dyson Syndrome.