Ophthalmology in Chattanooga
For people living in Chattanooga, ophthalmology experts at DiStefano Eye Center are ready to provide you with the treatment and professional healthcare services that you need. Whether you are struggling to see clearly, or you are considering getting LASIK surgery to replace the need for eyeglasses, the experts at DiStefano Eye Center are here to serve you. Your health and satisfaction are our top priorities. No matter your expectations, we will work with you to “see” that your goals are met.
As a Board Certified Ophthalmologist, Dr. Deborah DiStefano has the experience that you can trust. She was featured as the “Best Doctor in America” on the respected CBS news program “60 Minutes.” As a Harvard University trained medical doctor, she finished a corneal fellowship and she was recruited by the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga to be the Chairperson of the Department of Ophthalmology. She has performed over 15,000 LASIK procedures, and she has become renowned around the world for her specialty and expertise.
If you live in Chattanooga, ophthalmology experts at our clinic are ready to provide you with the results that you have always wanted. Call us today at DiStefano Eye Center to schedule your consultation with the doctor. We are looking forward to providing you with the personalized treatment that you deserve!
1. Harvard University Trained Medical Doctor - Corneal Specialist
2. Board Certified Ophthalmologist
3. DiStefano Eye Center is not just a LASER CENTER. We are a
medical resource center and we employ a lot of the latest
technology so we can assess your vision and determine which
procedure would be best for you.
4. Over 15,000 LASIK procedures performed
5. Was asked by VISX (the designer of the WaveScan WaveFront System and STAR S4
Excimer Laser System) to perform the landmark 1,000,000th Lasik Procedure
6. As shown on“60 Minutes” awarded “BEST DOCTOR IN AMERICA” for Ophthalmology
1996-2008, and again in 2011-2012.
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Dr. Deborah DiStefano is a Board Certified Ophthalmologist. She completed a corneal fellowship at Harvard and was recruited to become the Chairperson of the Department of Ophthalmology at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She has been featured in the "Best Doctor in America" of CBS's '60 Minutes." Learn more about her 
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