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Christi M. Willen, MD

4.62 out of 5
Telehealth Provider

About

Christi Willen received her medical degree from the University of Louisville, School of Medicine, graduating summa cum laude. After an internship at Carraway Methodist Hospital in Birmingham, Ala. she completed an ophthalmology residency at the University of Alabama, Birmingham. She then completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at the University of Kentucky, Lexington. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus.

Dr. Willen is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. She has special interest in pediatric ophthalmology, strabismus, and adult motility disorders.

Faculty Rank

  • Associate Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics
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Training & Education

Degree

University of Louisville, School of Medicine

Residency

University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, Birmingham

Fellowship

Pediatric Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky, Lexington

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Ophthalmology

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Ratings & Reviews

4.62 out of 5
15 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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    July 24th 2025
    The doctor was great.

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    July 9th 2025
    Dr Willen is always so kind and thorough, answering questions and including us in our own plan of care.

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    June 26th 2025
    Dr. Willen is the best! We will continue to travel to see her!

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    June 5th 2025
    Despite not expecting to be seen by this provider, she was up-to-date with my daughter's medical history and she listened to our concerns and opinions. She provided medical advice consistent with my daughter's previous provider.

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    May 22nd 2025
    Dr Willen is amazing, so patient and kind she's helped my daughter so much
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      May 16th 2025
      Would highly recommend Dr.Christy W. Amazing service, was patient working with my daughter and answered all my questions. She was so sweet and understanding! Very kind to my daughter!
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      April 4th 2025
      The dr was amazing
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      March 26th 2025
      Excellent physician on both professional and personal interactions
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      March 13th 2025
      Really like Dr. Willen. Wish she practiced closer to where we live so we could use her for our regular ophthalmologist!
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      March 12th 2025
      Dr. Willen is amazing! She has been seeing our son since he was in the NICU 15 years ago. We always have a great experience with her! She feels like family!
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      February 13th 2025
      Very grateful for the care of Dr Willen
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      January 23rd 2025
      The doctor was fantastic!
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      January 17th 2025
      Hacerle todos los ex?menes m?dicos de su vista con dedicaci?n muy profesional - (Do all the medical exams of your eyes with very professional dedication)
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      December 19th 2024
      Good
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      December 6th 2024
      Dr Willen was excellent. Clear, efficient, helpful and good with my son who is largely unhappy with medical intervention.