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Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Mercer University School of Medicine (1998)

Professional interests include: eye problems

2577 Hunt Cliff Lane
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 763-7007

Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD is an ophthalmologist in Panama City, FL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1998 and has 26 years of experience. Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, Ascension, HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Bay and SOUTHERN VITREORETINAL ASSOCIATES, PL.

Office Locations

Address:

2577 Hunt Cliff Lane
Panama City, FL 32405

Some issues Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

diagnostic imaging	67
doctor visit	2026
eye procedures	5327
injections	1787
photocoagulation	50
ultrasound (sonogram)	67

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	916
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	385
85 and over	213
Less than 65	92

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	57
doctor visit	1246
eye procedures	5304
injections	1492
photocoagulation	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

**Gender**
Male	487
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	221
Less than 65	88

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

diagnostic imaging	51
doctor visit	660
eye procedures	5259
injections	1478
photocoagulation	60
ultrasound (sonogram)	51

**Gender**
Male	962
Female	1050

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1776
Black	186
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	686
From 75 to 84	708
85 and over	450
Less than 65	168

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	36
doctor visit	835
eye procedures	5003
injections	1585
photocoagulation	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	36

**Gender**
Male	467
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	70
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	212
Less than 65	81

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	789
eye procedures	4834
injections	1588
photocoagulation	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	829
Black	63
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	211
Less than 65	80

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	181
Less than 65	64

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	32
doctor visit	548
eye procedures	3991
injections	1545
photocoagulation	20
ultrasound (sonogram)	32

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	48
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	143
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	607
eye procedures	3840
injections	1643
photocoagulation	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	40
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	143
Less than 65	60

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

diagnostic imaging	29
doctor visit	1369
eye procedures	8004
injections	3491
photocoagulation	42
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	29

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Panama City, FL were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	969
eye procedures	5086
injections	1799
photocoagulation	34
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	10
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	397
Female	434

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	64
Asian / Pacific Islander	2
Non-Hispanic White	740
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	296
85 and over	177
Less than 65	69
65 to 74	288

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	35
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	8
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1998. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine (1998)

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

Ascension

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Bay

SOUTHERN VITREORETINAL ASSOCIATES, PL

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$16,068 $16,068
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$766 EYLEA aflibercept injection $291	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $212	Eylea $173	EYLEA HD $90
Genentech USA, Inc.	$451 LUCENTIS $328	VABYSMO $111	SUSVIMO $11
Allergan Inc.	$276 OZURDEX $237	ACZONE $20	BOTOX $19
VisionCare Inc.	$167 Implantable Miniature Telescope $167
Other	$753 OZURDEX $225	EYLEA aflibercept injection $115	SYFOVRE $50	Cimerli $44	ILUVIEN $32	Other $287

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$16,068
Food and Beverage	$2,294
Education	$100
Gift	$19

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

US Retina LLC	2023	$113,543.88	Physician Covered Recipient	Membership Interest
US Retina LLC	2022	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Christopher Willingham is a specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease) in Panama City, FL. Areas of expertise for Dr. Willingham include eye problems. He is a graduate of Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Willingham is affiliated with Ascension.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

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Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD From 2013 - 2021

Education & Training

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General Payments

Ownership and Interest Payments

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