Christopher Spellman, MD
Ophthalmology • Carlsbad, CA
Ratings by platform
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5 (11 reviews)
- Vitals: 4.1/5 (16 reviews)
- Healthline: 4.3/5 (17 reviews)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Kind and empathetic demeanor
- Effective treatment for glaucoma and cataracts
- Efficient office operations and courteous staff
- Meticulous and thorough care
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of empathy and modern treatment options for severe dry eyes
In patients' words
"Dr. Spellman is kind, gentle, and smart. His office is efficient and things run smoothly there. He was able to get my glaucoma under control when my other docs were having trouble."
— Vitals"I tried for 7 years to like this dr. If you suffer from severe dry eyes, this dr lacks empathy and up-to-date treatment."
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