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Christopher Leffler, MD, Ophthalmology, Richmond, VA

Christopher Theodore Leffler MD

Ophthalmology•Richmond, VA

Cataract Related

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Medical College of Virginia School of Medicine

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  • 401 N. 11th St.Richmond, VA 23298

  • Phone+1 804-828-9315

  • Fax+1 804-828-1010

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Summary

  • Dr. Christopher Leffler is a Richmond, VA-based ophthalmologist with a sub-specialty in cataract-related treatments. He completed his medical degree at Harvard Medical School in 1993 before undertaking two residencies, first in Preventive Medicine at Harvard School of Public Health Occupational Medicine from 1997-1999, and then in Ophthalmology from 2000-2003 at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Leffler has experience in pediatric ophthalmology and has published numerous articles in esteemed medical journals. His published papers encompass topics from the history of cataract extraction to in-depth analyses of pediatric cataract surgery and neonatal conjunctivitis.

Education & Training

  • Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
    Virginia Commonwealth University Health SystemResidency, Ophthalmology, 2000 - 2003
  • Harvard School of Public Health
    Harvard School of Public HealthResidency, Occupational and Environmental Medicine, 1997 - 1999
  • Harvard Medical School
    Harvard Medical SchoolClass of 1993

Certifications & Licensure

  • VA State Medical License
    VA State Medical License 1995 - 2026
  • Ophthalmology
    American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Authored Content

  • The Ophthalmologist’s Time Machine: Chapter 21September 2024

Press Mentions

  • How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Ophthalmic Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?
    How Did the COVID-19 Pandemic Affect Ophthalmic Procedures in Medicare Beneficiaries?May 15th, 2025
  • Covid-19: Centre Refutes ‘The Economist’ Report on Underreporting of Deaths, Calls It ‘Misinformed’
    Covid-19: Centre Refutes ‘The Economist’ Report on Underreporting of Deaths, Calls It ‘Misinformed’June 13th, 2021
  • Early Face Mask Policies Curbed COVID-19’S Spread, According to 198-Country Analysis
    Early Face Mask Policies Curbed COVID-19’S Spread, According to 198-Country AnalysisJuly 7th, 2020
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