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Dr. Christian Risser, MD
Overview of Dr. Christian Risser, MD
Dr. Christian Risser, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Phoenix, AZ. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 54 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Kansas School of Medicine and is affiliated with Banner Payson Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Risser an average 5.0 star rating.
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Dr. Risser's Office Locations
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Risser Thomas Eye Clinic LTD.9250 N 3rd St Ste 3030, Phoenix, AZ 85020 Directions (602) 944-3347
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Office302 W Main St, Payson, AZ 85541 Directions (928) 474-4126
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Alternating Hyperphoria
Anisocoria
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Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
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Blindness
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
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Dacryoadenitis
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Headache
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
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Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
Macular Hole
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Migraine
Miosis
Mydriasis
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
Tear Duct Disorders
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Senile Cataracts
Cataract
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
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Degenerative Disorders of Globe
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Diabetic Cataracts
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Dislocation of Lens
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Disorder of Choroid
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
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Endophthalmitis
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Esophoria
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Esotropia
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Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Headache
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Hyphema
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
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Lagophthalmos
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Lazy Eye
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Miosis
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Orbital Fracture
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Paralytic Strabismus
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Photokeratitis
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Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
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Pituitary Gland Cancer
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Progressive High Myopia
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Retinal Dystrophy
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
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Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
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Solar Retinopathy
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Tonic Pupil
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Anterior Vitrectomy
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B-Scan Ultrasound
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Eye Test
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Glaucoma Surgery
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Iridectomy
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
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Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
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Pterygium Surgery
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Relaxing Corneal Incisions
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Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
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Tear Duct Surgery
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Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
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Ultrasound, Eye
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Vision Screening
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Specialties*
- Ophthalmology
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Years of Experience
- 54 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1457482630
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- University of Kansas School of Medicine
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology
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