Dr. Christina McKenna
Meet Dr. Christina McKenna
About Me
Dr. Christina McKenna is a board-certified ophthalmologist who provides comprehensive eye care with a focus on cataract and specialty vision services. She earned her BA from the University of Miami, completed a post-baccalaureate program at the University of Michigan, and received her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Virginia. She completed an Internal Medicine Internship and Ophthalmology Residency at the University of Virginia, where she was awarded the UVA Ophthalmology Advocacy Ambassador and the Residency Teaching Award.
Dr. McKenna is deeply passionate about ophthalmology, blending her lifelong curiosity about the eye with a commitment to helping patients preserve and enhance their vision. At Vistar Eye Center, she evaluates and treats a wide range of eye conditions and offers modern cataract surgery tailored to patients’ visual needs and lifestyles. Whether performing routine vision corrections or tackling complex, sight-saving surgeries, she brings the same level of care and expertise to every case. She is known for listening carefully, answering questions in plain language, and helping patients feel comfortable with their treatment decisions.
Outside of work, Dr. McKenna enjoys spending time outdoors with her husband and twin boys—biking, fishing, and hiking. With a background in fine arts, she also loves photography and pottery as creative outlets. She discovered Virginia when she moved here for medical school and has called it home ever since.
Training

Ophthalmology
University of Virginia
Residency
Medical Doctor (MD)
University of Virginia
Medical School
BA
University of Miami
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
UVA Ophthalmology Advocacy Ambassador
University of Virginia
Residency Teaching Award
University of Virginia
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- VA
- License Numbers
- 0101279140
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