Dr. Christopher Willingham, MD
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Dr. Christopher Willingham, MD
Ophthalmology
Dr. Christopher Willingham, MD is an ophthalmologist in Panama City, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Southern Vitreoretinal Associates
At a Glance
- Area of Expertise • Dr. Willingham specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
- Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews
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Dr. Willingham's Reviews
Likelihood to recommend Dr. Willingham
4.4
| 5 Star | 86% | 86% |
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| 1 Star | 14% | 14% |
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About Me
care philosophy
When I started medical school I made fun of ophthalmologist. Why would anyone study the whole body and learn all the drugs, pathology, etc only to specialize on the tiny eye. The more I learned, and matured, I realized that most people consider...read morebiography
Dr Willingham is a retina specialist. This means he received his M.D. degree by finishing medical school. He completed a 1 year internship in Internal medicine, a 3 year general Ophthalmology residency, and then a 2 year medical and surgical Retina...read moreOphthalmology
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University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine
Internship HospitalCharles Retina Institute
Fellowship Hospital, 2004University Of Mississippi Medical Center
Residency Hospital, 2002Mercer University School Of Medicine
Medical School, 1998
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- Recipient of 8
hospital awardsView all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
80%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home4% lower than the national average
73%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% lower than the national average
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