Christopher Spellman, MD
Ophthalmology • Carlsbad, CA
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Last gathered July 10, 2026. How our information is sourced · Report incorrect information
About
Christopher Spellman, MD is an ophthalmology practice in Carlsbad, California offering general eye care, cataract and refractive surgery, glaucoma diagnosis and treatment, cosmetic procedures, laser treatments, and laser vision correction. Dr. Spellman is fellowship-trained in ophthalmology and has been in practice since 1998.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5.0 (11)
- Vitals: 4.1/5.0 (16)
- Healthline: 4.3/5.0 (17)
Patients praise
- Kind and empathetic demeanor
- Effective treatment for glaucoma and cataracts
- Efficient office operations and courteous staff
- Meticulous and thorough care
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of empathy and modern treatment options for severe dry eyes
"Dr. Spellman is kind, gentle, and smart. His office is efficient and things run smoothly there. He was able to get my glaucoma under control when my other docs were having trouble."
- Vitals"I tried for 7 years to like this dr. If you suffer from severe dry eyes, this dr lacks empathy and up-to-date treatment."
- YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
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- Johnson & Johnson PureSee IOL | Alvarado Eye Associates - Apr 16, 2026
- First in San Diego to Implant the Alcon Clareon IOL | Dr. Katzman - May 12, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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