Summary

Dr. Christopher Gualtieri is an ophthalmologist with 36 years of experience helping patients with a wide range of eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and completed his residency training at Scripps Mercy Hospital. Dr. Gualtieri is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve diverse communities throughout the San Diego area.

Dr. Gualtieri practices at locations in San Diego and Chula Vista and maintains hospital privileges at Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista. He specializes in treating cataracts and glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, which are among the most common causes of vision problems in adults. His surgical expertise includes cataract surgery and intraocular lens implant procedures to restore clear vision. He also provides comprehensive diabetes eye exams to help patients manage and prevent vision complications from diabetes. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gualtieri highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 36 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Scripps Mercy Hospital
  • 2 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Christopher Joseph Gualtieri has 2 locations

Lasik And Vision Care Center

3969 4th Ave Ste 300San Diego, CA 92103
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Scripps Mercy Hospital Chula Vista

435 H StChula Vista, CA 91910

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
36 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Arabic Speaks English
San Diego , CAChula Vista , CAChula Vista , CAChula Vista , CA
Med School: University Of Arizona College Of Medicine Med School: UCSF Med School: Zagazig University Faculty of Medicine in Egypt Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
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Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher Joseph Gualtieri has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher Joseph Gualtieri has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Astigmatism
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lens Implants (Intraocular Lens Implantation)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, California, 2025, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Scripps Mercy Hospital

Medical School

University Of Arizona College Of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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What languages does Dr. Christopher Gualtieri speak?
Dr. Christopher Gualtieri speaks Spanish and English.
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Where is Dr. Christopher Gualtieri's office located?
Dr. Christopher Gualtieri's office is located at 3969 4th Ave Ste 300, San Diego, CA, 92103.

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