Christopher Covington, DO

Board-Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon

Dr. Covington is an AOA board-certified surgeon ophthalmic surgeon with experience in all types of conditions of the eye and offers a holistic approach to ophthalmic care.

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Christopher Covington, DO

Board-Certified Ophthalmic Surgeon

Dr. Covington is an AOA board-certified surgeon ophthalmic surgeon with experience in all types of conditions of the eye and offers a holistic approach to ophthalmic care.

A comprehensive ophthalmologist offering specialized surgical procedures to help patients achieve spectacle freedom

 

Christopher Covington, DO is an AOA board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in bladeless cataract surgery utilizing the LenSx laser, Blade-free LASIK surgery, and comprehensive ophthalmology. His experience with multifocal lens technology enables Dr. Covington to effectively treat patients who want to achieve spectacle freedom. As a comprehensive ophthalmologist, Dr. Covington is experienced with all types of conditions of the eye and can care for an array of ophthalmic conditions.

 

Before pursuing a medical degree, Dr. Covington received an Associate Degree in Nursing in 1998 and worked in Trauma ICU at The Elvis Presley Memorial Trauma Center in Memphis TN. He completed his undergraduate studies in Biochemistry at Delta State University prior to attending medical school at Kansas City University of Medicine and Bio-sciences. After graduating in 2005, Dr. Covington completed a traditional rotating internship at Genesys Regional Medical center in Grand Blanc, MI in 2005-2006. He then went on to complete his ophthalmology residency at the Detroit Osteopathic Ophthalmology Consortium in Detroit MI from 2006 to 2009 where he consistently scored in the top 1/3 of all ophthalmology residents nationwide on annual ophthalmology knowledge aptitude tests. Dr. Covington’s professional memberships include the American Osteopathic Association, American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, and American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

I love helping my patients see more clearly. There is immense satisfaction in helping someone who is limited by their sight to be able to see 20/20 and the way it improves their quality of life.

After completing his residency, Dr. Covington practiced in Winston Salem, NC for 2 1/2 years before returning to his home state of Mississippi. With just 2 years in Mississippi, the call back to NC proved to be too strong so Dr. Covington returned to NC with his wife, Jennifer, and two daughters, Grace & Shelby.

 

In his free time, Dr. Covington enjoys spending time with his family outdoors and exploring Wilmington and the surrounding communities. His hobbies include freediving, spearfishing and flying.

 

 

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Osteopathic Association
  • American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • American Osteopathic College of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology
  • American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery

 

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Hear from Dr. Covington's patients

01/06
  • "Dr Covington has been excellent with my examinations for a number of years."
    Stan P
  • "Dr. Covington is very much in tune with his patients’ needs, answers questions clearly and concisely, and (judging from my wife’s comments about her recent cataract experience), fosters trust and comfort in his patients."
    Scot S
  • "Dr. Covington performed two cataract surgeries.... The surgeries were both successful, and I am enjoying the ability to see again. He knew just which lenses I needed, and resisted the laser surgery because it wasn't right for my eyes. I trust him completely and found him professional and easy to work with."
    John C
  • "Dr. Coving has always been very friendly and professional whenever I have seen him. I always feel that I have been given the best care I can get from him, his office and staff."
    Dale M
  • "Have been seeing Dr Covington for years. He was my father's eye dr too. He and his team take excellent care of their patients. Friendly & professional, excellent facilities, always a good experience. Highly recommend."
    Peter T
  • "Dr. Covington is amazing!"
    G. H. C
  • "Dr. Covington is an amazing eye doctor. Thankful to have him and his staff in this area for eye care."
    Dianne B
  • "Been going here since about 2010...always the same...excellent! Timely, reliable, and to the point. Dr. Covington and his assistant, Jacob, are as good as it gets. Recommend him in the highest possible terms."
    Eugene S
  • "I have been a patient for many years and Dr. Covington is the best!"
    Glenda B
  • "Dr Covington is very professional and thorough. Is able to put one at ease and discuss your eye health in terms one can understand."
    George S
  • "I think he is the greatest ever! Very informative and always concerned about my thoughts and concerns regarding my eyes. Answers all questions and is caring and kind."
    A H
  • "Dr. Covington is an exceptional doctor. He is efficient, knowledgeable and personable."
    Glenda P
  • "Dr Covington provided more information about my vision and how it could be improved than any other practitioner I’ve seen in the past. I really appreciated that."
    Dianne T
  • "Dr. Covington, and his staff were very professional and polite. I would give him a ten and highly recommend him to my friends."
    Hattie C
  • "Awesome personality...caring, reassuring, unrushed!"
    Marilyn L
  • "Dr Covington is great. Always takes time to explain everything."
    Cynthia S
  • "My mother was a patient of Dr Covington's. Now I'm a patient of Dr Chris Covington. He and his staff are always caring & professional, with a genuine concern for every patient!!"
    Anna O
  • "This is the second cataract surgery I have had within the last month. Dr. Covington and the entire staff have been most helpful, polite, and professional. I feel all of my questions have been answered and reassuring. From the minute I check in to be seen, the entire staff has been courteous and welcoming. I would highly recommend Dr. Covington and his staff!"
    Anonymous

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