Not accepting new patients
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan, MD
- Speaks
- English
Overview
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan is a cornea specialist and refractive surgeon with Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute in Brandon, and performs all LASIK and PRK procedures for the group.
He grew up in upstate New York, graduated cum laude from Cornell University, earned his medical degree at Case Western Reserve University, completed a transitional year at Henry Ford Hospital and was chief resident in ophthalmology at the University of South Florida, followed by a two-year cornea and external disease fellowship there with research on corneal infections, wound healing and cross-linking.
Dr. Donovan performs LASIK, PRK, laser cataract surgery and corneal transplants including PKP, DSAEK, DMEK and DALK, and treats ocular surface tumours.
- Languages
- English
- Gender
- Male
- Video visits
- In person only
- Phone
- (813) 681-1122
Expertise
Specialties
Focus Areas
Conditions Treated
- Fuchs' endothelial dystrophy
- Keratoconus
- Corneal scars and corneal edema
- Infectious keratitis
- Pterygium
- Dry eye disease
- Ocular surface disease
Procedures Performed
- DMEK endothelial keratoplasty
- DSAEK endothelial keratoplasty
- Full thickness corneal transplant (penetrating keratoplasty)
- Corneal cross-linking
- Pterygium removal with tissue graft
- Cataract surgery
- Superficial keratectomy
Credentials
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Medical license
ME145746
Issued by Florida Board of Medicine
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Education & Training
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Other Degree
Cornell University
Bachelor degree, cum laude
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Medical School2016
Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
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Internship
Henry Ford Hospital
Transitional year
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Residency
University of South Florida
Ophthalmology, Chief Resident
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Fellowship
University of South Florida
Cornea and external disease (two-year clinical and research fellowship)
Insurance & Fees
Insurance networks differ by office and plan. Call the office to confirm that your plan is accepted before your visit.
Insurance networks change. Confirm coverage with your insurance company before your visit.
Location
Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute
403 Vonderburg Drive Suite 101Brandon, FL 33511 Get directions
Hospital Affiliations
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Tampa General Hospital
Admitting privileges, Tampa, FL
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HCA Florida Brandon Hospital
Admitting privileges, Brandon, FL
Questions Patients Ask
How do I book an appointment with Dr. Christopher P. Donovan?
Call Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute at (813) 681-1122 to book or to ask about availability. Some specialists ask for a referral and recent eye records, and you should confirm insurance coverage when you call.
What should I bring to my first visit with Dr. Christopher P. Donovan?
Bring your photo ID and insurance card, a list of your medicines and eye drops, your current glasses or contact lenses, and any previous eye test results or imaging. Your eyes may be dilated, so plan for a driver if needed.
What does Dr. Christopher P. Donovan specialize in?
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan practices Cataract & Refractive Surgery, Cornea & External Disease and Ophthalmology. Focus areas include Corneal transplantation, Keratoconus care, Complex cataract surgery and Ocular surface disease.
Where does Dr. Christopher P. Donovan practice?
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan sees patients at Florida Eye Specialists & Cataract Institute, 403 Vonderburg Drive Suite 101, Brandon, FL 33511.
Is Dr. Christopher P. Donovan accepting new patients?
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan is seeing existing patients only right now.
What languages does Dr. Christopher P. Donovan speak?
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan speaks English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Christopher P. Donovan affiliated with?
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan is affiliated with Tampa General Hospital and HCA Florida Brandon Hospital.
Where did Dr. Christopher P. Donovan train?
Dr. Christopher P. Donovan studied medicine at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and completed residency at University of South Florida.
About This Profile
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Last updated
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