Dr. Deborah Di Stefano, MD
Ophthalmologist
381.6 mi · 2253 Chambliss Avenue NW, 410, Cleveland, TN 37311
At a glance
5.00 stars (9 reviews)
100% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 39 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Medical College of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine
Works at DiStefano Eye Center
2 office locations
5.00
9 reviews
Bedside manner
5.0
Wait time
4.2
Recent reviews
The patient attention is excellent. All services offered seem very professional and knowledgeable of what they do.
More than 1 year agoED
Office locations
1
1.
DiStefano Eye Center
364.1 mi · 2253 Chambliss Avenue NW, 410, Cleveland, TN, 37311
2
2.
DiStefano Eye Center
381.6 mi · 1815 Gunbarrel Rd, Chattanooga, TN, 37421
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
UnitedHealthcare
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Glaucoma
Glaucoma surgery
Age-related macular degeneration
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Cataract
Glaucoma
Glaucoma surgery
Age-related macular degeneration
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
More about Dr. Deborah Di Stefano, MD
Dr. DiStefano is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist. She received her Ophthalmology specialty training at The Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee and completed a corneal fellowship at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary at Harvard University in Boston. Dr. DiStefano was awarded “Who’s Who In The South and Southeast 1983-1984 and in 1996-2008, 2011-2012, and again in 2013, “Best Doctors in America” as seen on “60 Minutes.”
Dr. DiStefano was recruited from her Harvard fellowship to Chattanooga to become the Chairperson of the Department of Ophthalmology at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She remained in that position for 10 years. After her tenure with UT, Dr. DiStefano chose to focus on her family and go into private practice. She maintains her educational involvement as an Assistant Clinical Instructor at University of Tennessee, College of Medicine.
Dr. DiStefano’s refractive surgery experience began in 1984 when she performed nearly 8,000 Radial Keratotomy procedures, more commonly known as RK. In fact, she was one of the early practitioners of refractive surgery.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Medical College of Wisconsin, Doctor of Medicine
Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, Fellowship in Cornea
Practice
DiStefano Eye Center
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Professional memberships
American American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Female
NPI number
#1932172558
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.22
Bedside manner
5.00
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9 reviews
Most relevant
The patient attention is excellent. All services offered seem very professional and knowledgeable of what they do.
More than 1 year agoED
Dr. Di & her staff are always kind, compassionate, & determined to address my vision needs.
More than 1 year agoMB
Curtious staff and excellent bedside manner. I wild highly recommend to anyone.
April 12, 2016Aubrey H.Verified patient
Very professional; everything went smoothly and in a timely manner.
More than 1 year agoEP
It was a great visit. I was very pleased with the tests.
More than 1 year agoJS
Excellent - staff& Dr.!
More than 1 year agoBR
I love her. I appreciate her.
More than 1 year agoPM
More than 1 year agoLL
More than 1 year agoMN
What practice does Dr. Deborah Di Stefano work with?
Dr. Deborah Di Stefano works with DiStefano Eye Center.
Where is Dr. Deborah Di Stefano's office located?
Dr. Deborah Di Stefano has 2 office locations, including in Chattanooga and Cleveland, view full addresses on Dr. Di Stefano's profile.
Which board certifications does Dr. Deborah Di Stefano have?
Dr. Deborah Di Stefano is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Deborah Di Stefano?
Dr. Deborah Di Stefano frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Refractive Surgery Consultation, and Retina Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Deborah Di Stefano on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Deborah Di Stefano speak?
Dr. Deborah Di Stefano speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Deborah Di Stefano in reviews?
9 patients have reviewed Dr. Deborah Di Stefano. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.22/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.