Summary

After receiving his medical degree from the University of North Carolina, Dr. Sturbaum completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Texas in Galveston. Following residency he went on to become a corneal specialist with fellowship training at the University of Texas-Houston. Dr. Sturbaum moved to Spokane in 1997 and has developed a highly regarded surgical ophthalmology practice. His practice emphasizes advanced anterior segment care including expertise in cataract surgery, laser vision correction, complex or difficult refractive surgical cases and specialized corneal transplantation. At Empire Eye Physicians, Dr. Sturbaum provides secondary and tertiary eye care. His unique training in corneal surgery is a great benefit to the patients of the Inland Northwest.

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 board certification
  • 1 office location
  • Male

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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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.2 
31 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English
Spokane Valley , WASpokane Valley , WASpokane Valley , WASpokane , WA
Med School: University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine Med School: University Of Washington School Of Medicine Med School: Drexel University College 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

Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital
Moses H Cone Memorial Hospital

Medical School

University of South Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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