Dr. Christopher S. Jackman's Credentials

Accepting New Patients

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Biography

DR. CHRISTOPHER JACKMAN OPHTHALMOLOGIST AND EYE SURGEON -- M.D., F.R.C.S.(C) EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND Dr. Christopher Jackman completed his honours in biochemistry and medical degree at Memorial University of Newfoundland, graduating from biochemistry with the highest academic standing, and from medicine amongst the top of his class and on the dean’s list. He then completed his specialization in ophthalmology with the Ivey Eye Institute at the University of Western Ontario, where he served as chief resident. He returned to the Ivey Eye Institute after a couple of years of practice to complete his fellowship in Medical Retina and is now a member of both the Canadian and American Retina Societies. SURGICAL EXPERIENCE Dr. Jackman is a well respected eye surgeon who has performed over 40,000 ocular procedures. During his residency training, he had the privilege of training with some of the top cataract and refractive surgeons in the country. He currently has a thriving ophthalmic practice treating retinal diseases as well as performing cataract and refractive surgery. He is firmly dedicated to using the latest, most advanced technologies and techniques. ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND AWARDS Dr. Jackman has given presentations at several major national and international ophthalmology conferences, including the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, and the Canadian Ophthalmology Society. He has received various awards for his presentations and has had his research published in various scientific and medical journals. During his residency training, Dr. Jackman received numerous awards for leadership, and excellence in the teaching and training of medical students. He is currently clinical assistant professor of surgery in the faculty of medicine at Memorial University in Newfoundland. He is board certified with the American Board of Ophthalmology, as well as the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. ASSOCIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Dr. Jackman is an active member of the following organizations: Royal College of Surgeons of Canada American Board of Ophthalmology Medical College of Canada Canadian Ophthalmology Society American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Canadian Medical Association American Society of Retinal Surgeons Canadian Retina Society

Languages

• English

Education

• Memorial University of Newfoundland (Grad. 2001)
• University of Western Ontario (Grad. 2006)

Other Specialties

• Ophthalmologist

Areas of Expertise

• LASIK eye surgery
• Wet macular degeneration
• Cataract surgery
• Dry macular degeneration
• Dry eyes
• Diabetic retinopathy

Awards & Recognitions

• Newfoundland Entrepreneur of the Year 2018