Christopher Spellman, MD - Carlsbad - Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology • Carlsbad, CA
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
6221 Metropolitan St, STE 200, Carlsbad, CA 92009
Phone
760-633-3377
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Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- WebMD Care: 5.0/5.0 (11)
- Vitals: 4.1/5.0 (16)
- Healthline: 4.3/5.0 (17)
Patients praise
- Kind and empathetic demeanor
- Effective treatment for glaucoma and cataracts
- Efficient office operations and courteous staff
- Meticulous and thorough care
Common complaints
- Perceived lack of empathy and modern treatment options for severe dry eyes
"Dr. Spellman is kind, gentle, and smart. His office is efficient and things run smoothly there. He was able to get my glaucoma under control when my other docs were having trouble."
— Vitals"I tried for 7 years to like this dr. If you suffer from severe dry eyes, this dr lacks empathy and up-to-date treatment."
— YelpSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
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Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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