Ophthalmology
Karen Christopher, M.D.
Associate Professor of Ophthalmology; Section Chief of Ophthalmology
Aurora, CO
Karen L. Christopher, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, with a subspecialty focus in Cornea & External Disease and refractive surgery. She treats specific conditions including corneal disease, corneal transplantation, cataracts, cataract extraction, dry eyes, eye disease, and performs eye and/or orbital surgery. Her expertise is evidenced by specialized fellowship training in Cornea, External Di
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Colorado Denver School of Medicine (MD, 2013)
- Undergraduate: University of Notre Dame (BS, 2009)
- Residency: University of Michigan Hospitals and Health Centers Program (Ophthalmology, 2017)
- Internship: Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program (Internship, 2014)
- Fellowship: University of Colorado (Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery, 2018)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Cornea & External Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Corneal DiseaseCorneal TransplantationDry Eye DiseaseCornea Transplant
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- University of Colorado Hospital Authority
- University of Colorado Hospital
- UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
- Denver Health Medical Center
- Children's Hospital Colorado
Languages
English