Christopher Fortenbach, MD, PhD
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Christopher Fortenbach, MD, PhD
Medical Specialties
- Ophthalmology
- Medical and surgical retina care
- Eye and retina care
Locations
Karalis Johnson Retina Center at South Lake Union
About Christopher R Fortenbach
Christopher Fortenbach, MD is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery. As a vitreoretinal surgeon, Dr. Fortenbach has the privilege to deliver patient-centered clinical care and to develop new treatments for vision loss to help his patients maintain their quality of life.
Dr. Fortenbach’s clinical expertise includes vitreoretinal and macular diseases such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, inherited retinal diseases, and retinal detachments and tears.
Personal Interests
Dr. Fortenbach enjoys spending time with his family, backpacking, cycling, tennis, and cooking.
Education and Training
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University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics - Ophthalmology FellowshipFellowship, 2023, OphthalmologyUniversity of Iowa HospitalResidency, 2021, OphthalmologyUniversity of Iowa Hospitals & ClinicsResidency, 2018, Internal MedicineUniversity of California - Davis Office of the University RegistrarMedical Education, 2017, Medicine
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology, 2023, American Board of Ophthalmology