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Dr. Christopher Willingham, MD

Dr. Christopher Willingham, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Willingham, MD is an ophthalmologist in Panama City, FL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (14 reviews)
Accepting New Patients
2577 Huntcliff Ln
Panama City, FL 32405

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HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Locations

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates

Southern Vitreoretinal Associates2577 Huntcliff Ln Panama City, FL 32405
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At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise • Dr. Willingham specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital • Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Trustworthy • Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. See reviews

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Dr. Willingham's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Willingham

4.4
14 ratings, 9 with a written review
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Billing problems
Dr Willingham is great. However they overcharged me on my visit and I have been trying to get a refund for 5 months. Fix your billing department!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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May 14, 2024
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Excellent care provided after my emergent Vitrecto
The entire staff were kind and polite during my visits. I love the fact that each time I called a staff member immediately answers.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Merita Lewis – Mar 16, 2023
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Excellent Ophthalmologist
Dr. Willingham and his entire staff are outstanding! I would give them 10 stars if I could! He is a highly skilled ophthalmologist who takes his time to explain the eye problem and the best course of treatment. His calmness made me feel at ease during my visits and surgery. His entire office staff is consistently friendly and helpful. They all work together to provide the best care for their patients. For two years I suffered from cloudy vision in both eyes due to opaque vitreous floaters. This was affecting my quality of life and finding Dr. Willingham was an answer to prayer. I’m so thankful to God for the vitrectomy surgery by Dr. Willingham that has enabled me to see clearly in both eyes for the first time in two years!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 03, 2023
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Very confrontational! Will never go back to that office ! What a waste of money to see that man.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Feb 14, 2022
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I am not yet a patient of Dr. Willingham, I am the sister of one of his patients. He has treated my sister for five years, and we have seen a remarkable improvement in her eyesight. She had begun to lose hope in her ability to see for longer than the next very-few years. Dr. Willingham and his caring staff have given her back her belief in the power of a dedicated, very talented medical professional. I would like to award Doctor Christopher Willingham TEN stars, unfortunately I am limited to five.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Bertha Ketcher – Jul 02, 2021
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Dr. Willingham has been my eye-care specialist for the past six years. Thanks to his caring expertise, the advancement of my macular degeneration has not only been slowed, but improved. I would recommend Dr. Willingham to friends and family, strangers and anyone else who will listen! He gave me sight when I was expecting darkness. He gave me back hope. All the wonderful talent and a sense of humor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Helen Gray – Jul 02, 2021
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The staff is top notch, and Dr. Willingham is wonderful; he takes time, explains what is going on, and genuinely cares about his patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jim – Oct 28, 2020
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Dr Willingham and his staff will go the extra mile to help their patients.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Carol in Panama City – Jan 17, 2019
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the staff and especially Dr Willingham were really great. I would recommend them to anyone. They were very professional and so caring. When he did the laser on my eye he explained everything he was doing. He made sure I was comfortable while he was doing it.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Rhonda Darway in Lynn Haven, FL – Jun 18, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

When I started medical school I made fun of ophthalmologist. Why would anyone study the whole body and learn all the drugs, pathology, etc only to specialize on the tiny eye. The more I learned, and matured, I realized that most people consider...read more

biography

Dr Willingham is a retina specialist. This means he received his M.D. degree by finishing medical school. He completed a 1 year internship in Internal medicine, a 3 year general Ophthalmology residency, and then a 2 year medical and surgical Retina...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Mississippi School Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital

  • Charles Retina Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2004

  • University Of Mississippi Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Mercer University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

    449 W 23rd St
    Panama City, FL 32405
    Recipient of 8
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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