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Nondiscrimination Statement Update

Boston Medical Center Health System complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, national origin (including limited English proficiency and primary language), religion, culture, physical or mental disabilities, socioeconomic status, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression. BMCHS provides free aids and services to people with disabilities and free language services to people whose primary language is not English.

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Campus Construction Update

Starting September 14, we’re closing the Menino building lobby entrance. This, along with the ongoing Yawkey building entrance closure, will help us bring you an even better campus experience that matches the exceptional care you've come to expect. Please enter the Menino and Yawkey buildings through the Moakley building, and make sure to leave extra time to get to your appointment. Thank you for your patience. 

Click here to learn more about our campus redesign. 

Stephen P. Christiansen, MD

Chief of Ophthalmology

Stephen P. Christiansen, MD

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About

Dr. Stephen P. Christiansen is an ophthalmologist and the Chief of Ophthalmology at BMC, and Chair of the Department of Ophthalmology at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.

Dr. Christiansen's work has been recognized by ophthalmic organizations around the world. He is an expert in pediatric ophthalmology, adult and childhood strabismus, pediatric cataracts, pediatric glaucoma, and tearing. Dr. Christiansen is an extensive researcher whose interests include childhood and adult strabismus, pediatric cataract, retinoblastoma, and retinopathy of prematurity.

Dr. Christiansen received his medical degree from Medical College of Wisconsin and bachelor's degree from Wheaton College. He completed his residency in ophthalmology at University of Kentucky and a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Dr. Christiansen has served in numerous leadership roles for the American Board of Ophthalmology, the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus, and the American Orthoptic Journal.

  • Departments

  • Specialties

    Childhood and adult strabismus, pediatric cataract, retinoblastoma, and retinopathy of prematurity

  • Contact

    617.414.4020

  • Primary Location

    850 Harrison Avenue
    2nd Floor
    Boston, MA 02118

  • Administrative Title

    Chief, Department of Ophthalmology; Professor of Ophthalmology and Pediatrics, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine

  • Residency

    Ophthalmology, University of Kentucky College of Medicine and 1987-1990; Ophthalmology, University of Miami/Jackson Health System/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, 1990-1991

  • Education

    Medical College of Wisconsin, 1982

  • Board Certifications

    Ophthalmology, American Board of Ophthalmology

  • Research Interests

    Strabismus, pediatric cataract, retinoblastoma, and retinopathy of prematurity

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