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Nancy J. Christmas, MD

Education and Training

  • Undergraduate School
    Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
    Bachelor of Arts, 1990, magna cum laude
  • Medical School
    Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT
    Doctor of Medicine, 1995
  • Internal Medicine Internship
    Deaconess Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, 1995-96
  • Ophthalmology Residency
    Bascom Palmer Eye Institute/University of Miami,
    Miami, FL, 1996-99
  • Vitreoretinal Fellowship
    University of Iowa Hospital and Clinics,
    Iowa City, IA, 1999-2001
    • AOS-Knapp Fund Fellowship
    • Heed Foundation Fellow

Board Certification

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, 2000


Professional Society Memberships

  • American Society of Retina Specialists
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Women in Ophthalmology
  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology
  • American Medical Association


Past Position

  • Vitreoretinal specialist/surgeon
  • The Retina Group of Washington, Washington DC, 2001-2006


Dr. Christmas grew up in Florida. She was in private practice in the Washington DC area for almost five years before relocating to Denver in 2006. She has authored articles about retinal disease and treatment, and she is a scientific reviewer for several major ophthalmology journals.

Dr. Christmas is married with two sons. When not working, she spends time with her family and likes to hike and travel.