Summary

Dr. Christopher Sturbaum treats meibomian gland blockage, cataracts, and keratoconjunctivitis sicca, and performs cataract surgery, intraocular lens implants, and retinal imaging. He practices ophthalmology in Spokane Valley, Washington. Dr. Sturbaum completed his residency at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital and attended the University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.2
  • 33 insurance plans accepted
  • Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital
  • 1 written review
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Dr. Christopher W Sturbaum

16010 E Indiana AveSpokane Valley, WA 99216
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
FriClosed
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Christopher W Sturbaum, MDDr. Caroline Jill Shea, MDDr. Nicole Klempen Brandt, MDDr. Jeffrey David Colburn, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
4.5 
3.7 
4.9 
22 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Russian, Spanish Speaks Russian, Spanish
Spokane Valley , WASpokane , WASpokane , WASpokane , WA
Med School: University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: Loma Linda University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Christopher W Sturbaum

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Asuris Northwest Health
  • Blue Cross of Idaho
  • Blue Cross of Idaho - Medicare
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Community Health Plan of Washington
  • First Choice Health
  • GEHA
  • Health Plus
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optum Health
  • PacificSource Health Plans
  • PacificSource Health Plans - Medicare
  • Premera Blue Cross
  • Providence Health Plans
  • Regence BlueShield of Idaho
  • State Farm
  • Tricare
  • Tricare - Medicare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Christopher W Sturbaum has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Christopher W Sturbaum has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Corneal Diseases
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital and Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine.

NPI Number

Dr. Sturbaum's NPI number is 1457361560.

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Dr. Christopher Sturbaum's office is located at 16010 E Indiana Ave, Spokane Valley, WA, 99216.
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