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Cristan M. Arena, M.D.
Chester County Eye Care
Ophthalmology: Glaucoma, Cataract, Comprehensive Ophthalmolgy
West Chester, Exton, Malvern
Most recent review: 3 days ago
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4.9
1.3K Ratings
517 Comments
Dr. Cristan M. Arena, M.D. specializes in the surgical and medical management of glaucoma and cataracts. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she obtained a glaucoma fellowship at the University of South Florida where she gained extensive experience with various glaucoma treatments and surgeries including lasers and trabeculectomies. Most recently, Dr. Arena is one of the first surgeons nationally to implant the latest innovation in tube shunt surgery, the Ahmed® Clear Path™.
4.9
1.3K Ratings
517 Comments
Dr. Cristan M. Arena, M.D. specializes in the surgical and medical management of glaucoma and cataracts. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she obtained a glaucoma fellowship at the University of South Florida where she gained extensive experience with various glaucoma treatments and surgeries including lasers and trabeculectomies. Most recently, Dr. Arena is one of the first surgeons nationally to implant the latest innovation in tube shunt surgery, the Ahmed® Clear Path™.
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West Chester, PA
915 Old Fern Hill Road
Building B Suite 200
West Chester, PA 19380
Building B Suite 200
West Chester, PA 19380
Exton, PA
740 West Lincoln Highway
Exton, PA 19341
Exton, PA 19341
Malvern, PA
325 Central Ave
Suite 101
Malvern, PA 19355
Suite 101
Malvern, PA 19355
Dr. Cristan M. Arena, M.D. specializes in the surgical and medical management of glaucoma and cataracts. Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, she obtained a glaucoma fellowship at the University of South Florida where she gained extensive experience with various glaucoma treatments and surgeries including lasers and trabeculectomies. Most recently, Dr. Arena is one of the first surgeons nationally to implant the latest innovation in tube shunt surgery, the Ahmed® Clear Path™. In addition, she is a skilled cataract surgeon—performing both routine and complex cataract cases. She is also trained to diagnose and treat the full range of eye conditions including dry eye, eye infections, and eyelid disorders.
Dr. Arena has published a chapter in the esteemed Chandler & Grant’s Glaucoma book on her research with Laser Peripheral Iridoplasty. She also has participated in clinical research including the Effects of Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty on Intraocular Pressure.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts degree in Biology from Franklin & Marshall College
Graduated Cum Laude from the University of Maryland School of Medicine
Preliminary Medicine internship at The Reading Hospital and Medical Center
Ophthalmology residency at Temple University Hospital
Glaucoma fellowship at the University of South Florida
POSITIONS AND DISTINCTIONS
Attending surgeon at Chester County Hospital
Member of American Glaucoma Society
AWARDS
George Frick Award for Excellence in Ophthalmology
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society
Phi Beta Kappa Honor Society
PERSONAL SNIPPET
Dr. Arena is an avid sports fan and a supporter of local Philadelphia teams, including the Eagles, Phillies, and Sixers. In addition to rooting for her favorite teams, she leads an active lifestyle through cycling and running. When she is not at the office or participating in her favorite activities, Dr. Arena cherishes time spent with her family.
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Dr Arena and her entire staff are amazing!! I highly recommend her and actually, already have to both friends and family!!
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Very thouragh. Explains what she is doing and explains the results. Offers choices
She is knowledgeable, kind and caring. I feel she is an excellent advocate for my visual health.
always appreciate Dr.Arena’s expertise & her openess in discussing/explaining my 👀& their present “health”….
She is so easy to talk to and she explains everything
Professional, engaging, teacher. I appreciated her service.
She is the best doctor I ever had. She listened to me and did what she had to do. She helped me very much. I appreciate her. Tell her I said thank you very much and I’m doing my jobs like I should cause I wanna see really clear and make her proud of what she did for me. Thank you, Vicki Patrick
Always takes time to explain scans and discuss next steps. Very thorough and friendly!
Dr. Arena is extremely thorough, answers my questions and suggests what she feels is the best path for my eye care