Dr. Christopher Tanzie

Dr. Christopher P. Tanzie is a board-certified ophthalmologist who delivers comprehensive eye care services across multiple locations in North Carolina, including Hickory, Lenoir, and Lincolnton. He focuses on primary eye care, providing thorough eye exams and accurate prescriptions for eyeglasses and contact lenses to improve daily vision.

In his practice, Dr. Tanzie treats a wide range of eye conditions. He manages glaucoma with medical, laser, and surgical interventions, performs eyelid and external eye surgeries, and specializes in strabismus surgery for both adults and children. Additionally, he addresses external eye diseases and conducts advanced surgical procedures such as anterior segment surgery, small incision and laser-assisted cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants, and pterygium surgery.

Dr. Tanzie's commitment to excellence is supported by his affiliation with Catawba Valley Medical Center and his active membership in professional organizations like the American Academy of Ophthalmology. His medical training includes completing his education at the University of Kansas Medical Center and his residency at the University of Rochester Medical Center, equipping him with the expertise to offer high-quality, patient-focused eye care.