Christopher Gelston, MD
Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

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Medical School:
  • MD, State University of New York Upstate Medical University (2002)
Graduate School :
  • MA, Boston University School of Medicine (1998)
Undergraduate School:
  • BS, Union College (NY) (1996)
Internship:
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Program (2003)
Residency:
  • University of Colorado, Ophthalmology (2006)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Ophthalmology (2007)
Languages: English
Department: Ophthalmology

Teaching

  • Associate Professor (2010)
    School of Medicine, Ophthalmology
    Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

Publications

  • Gelston CD, Deitz GA. Eye Emergencies. Am Fam Physician. 2020 Nov 1;102(9):539-545. PubMed PMID: 33118787
  • Gelston CD, Patnaik JL. Ophthalmology training and competency levels in care of patients with ophthalmic complaints in United States internal medicine, emergency medicine and family medicine residents. J Educ Eval Health Prof. 2019;16:25. PubMed PMID: 31461804
  • Smith JM, Olson JL, Gelston CD. Antimony Intraocular Foreign Body with an Intact Electroretinogram. Ophthalmology. 2016 Oct;123(10):2224. PubMed PMID: 27664913

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), Member
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), Member
  • Colorado Society Eye Physicians and Surgeons (CSEPS), Member

Practice Locations

UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center
1675 Aurora Ct
Aurora, CO 80045
720-848-2020

UCHealth - Eye Center - Lone Tree
9552 Park Meadows Drive
Suite 100
Lone Tree, CO 80124
720-553-2255

Hospital Affiliation
  • University of Colorado Hospital
  • Children's Hospital Colorado

Specialty Information

Specialties
  • Ophthalmology, Board Certification (2008)
  • Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery, Specialized Training (0001)
Conditions & Treatments
  • Eyes and Vision
  • Surgery
  • Eyes and Vision - Cataract
  • Eyes and Vision - Cataract Extraction
  • Eyes and Vision - Corneal Disease
  • Eyes and Vision - Corneal Transplantation
  • Eyes and Vision - Dry Eyes
  • Eyes and Vision - Eye Disease
  • Eyes and Vision - LASIK Surgery
  • Surgery - Eye and/or Orbital Surgery
Public Speaking
Yes

General Information

Medical Schools:
  • MD, State University of New York Upstate Medical University (2002)
Graduate Schools:
  • MA, Boston University School of Medicine (1998)
Undergraduate Schools:
  • BS, Union College (NY) (1996)
Internships:
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University Program (2003)
Residency Programs:
  • University of Colorado, Ophthalmology (2006)
Fellowships:
  • University of Colorado, Ophthalmology (2007)
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Languages: English
Department: Ophthalmology
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CU Anschutz
Fitzsimons Building
13001 East 17th Place
Campus Box C290
Aurora, CO 80045

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