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Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

Mercer University School of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems

2577 Hunt Cliff Lane
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 763-7007

Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD is a retina specialist in Panama City, FL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine. Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD is affiliated with HCA Florida Healthcare, Ascension, HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital, Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Bay, Gulf Coast Medical Center and Bay Medical / Sacred Heart Center.

Office Locations

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

2577 Hunt Cliff Lane
Panama City, FL 32405

(850) 763-7007

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Some issues Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

eye procedures

intravitreal drug injection

retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD performed more eye procedures, intravitreal drug injection, retinal detachment repair with vitrectomy, and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Florida.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

aspiration	12
diagnostic imaging	57
doctor visit	1932
eye procedures	5120
injections	1530
photocoagulation	73
ultrasound (sonogram)	57

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	68
doctor visit	2033
eye procedures	5344
injections	1788
photocoagulation	53
ultrasound (sonogram)	68

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	484
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	916
Black	91
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	337
From 75 to 84	385
85 and over	213
Less than 65	92

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	48
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	43
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	58
doctor visit	1253
eye procedures	5321
injections	1493
photocoagulation	47
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	487
Female	531

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	906
Black	96
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	343
From 75 to 84	366
85 and over	221
Less than 65	88

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	43
Dementia	12
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	52
doctor visit	667
eye procedures	5276
injections	1479
photocoagulation	63
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	962
Female	1050

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1776
Black	186
Hispanic	24
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	686
From 75 to 84	708
85 and over	450
Less than 65	168

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	37
doctor visit	842
eye procedures	5020
injections	1586
photocoagulation	32
ultrasound (sonogram)	37

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	467
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	866
Black	70
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	323
From 75 to 84	352
85 and over	212
Less than 65	81

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	23
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	45
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	31
doctor visit	796
eye procedures	4851
injections	1589
photocoagulation	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	31

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	446
Female	480

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	829
Black	63
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	314
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	211
Less than 65	80

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	634
eye procedures	4177
injections	1585
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	410
Female	466

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	788
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	13
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	306
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	181
Less than 65	64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	46
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	46
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	33
doctor visit	555
eye procedures	4008
injections	1546
photocoagulation	23
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	367
Female	397

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	676
Black	48
Hispanic	15
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	257
85 and over	143
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	44
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	614
eye procedures	3857
injections	1644
photocoagulation	16
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	352
Female	373

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	645
Black	40
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	274
From 75 to 84	248
85 and over	143
Less than 65	60

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	66
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	44
Dementia	12
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	640
eye procedures	4074
injections	1764
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	374
Female	411

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	703
Black	41
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	299
From 75 to 84	286
85 and over	154
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	736
eye procedures	3947
injections	1728
photocoagulation	28
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Male	350
Female	415

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	683
Black	41
Hispanic	11
Asian	12
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	257
From 75 to 84	285
85 and over	167
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	20
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	20
Diabetes	43
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated as a retina specialist in Panama City, FL were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

aspiration	12
diagnostic imaging	39
doctor visit	972
eye procedures	4635
injections	1612
photocoagulation	35
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	39

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

**Gender**
Female	469
Male	427

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	66
Asian / Pacific Islander	3
Non-Hispanic White	798
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	8
Other	3

**Age**
85 and over	190
75 to 84	321
Less than 65	72
65 to 74	313

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	40
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	10
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD graduated from Mercer University School of Medicine. He completed residency at University of Mississippi Medical Center. He is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Florida.

Medical School: Mercer University School of Medicine

Residency: University of Mississippi Medical Center

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Florida

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

HCA Florida Healthcare

Ascension

HCA Florida Gulf Coast Hospital

Ascension Sacred Heart Hospital Bay

Gulf Coast Medical Center

Bay Medical / Sacred Heart Center

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
US Retina LLC	$16,068 $16,068
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$766 EYLEA aflibercept injection $291	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $212	Eylea $173	EYLEA HD $90
Genentech USA, Inc.	$451 LUCENTIS $328	VABYSMO $111	SUSVIMO $11
Allergan Inc.	$276 OZURDEX $237	ACZONE $20	BOTOX $19
VisionCare Inc.	$167 Implantable Miniature Telescope $167
Other	$753 OZURDEX $225	EYLEA aflibercept injection $115	SYFOVRE $50	Cimerli $44	ILUVIEN $32	Other $287

**Types of Payments**
Current or prospective ownership or investment interest	$16,068
Food and Beverage	$2,294
Education	$100
Gift	$19

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD.

US Retina LLC	2022	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2020	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2017	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2019	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2018	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2016	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares
US Retina LLC	2015	$50,400.01	Physician Covered Recipient	Shares

Biography

Dr. Christopher Willinghan is a specialist in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). In his practice, he is particularly interested in eye problems. After attending Mercer University School of Medicine, he completed his residency training at the University of Mississippi Medical Center. Dr. Willinghan's professional affiliations include Ascension and HCA Florida Healthcare.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Christopher L. Willingham, MD in 2022

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