Dr. Distefano is one Chattanooga's best known physicians. She first came to the area in 1982 as chairperson of the Department of Ophthamology at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. She completed her Medical Degree, Internship and Residency (Chief Resident) at the Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. DiStefano completed her fellowship at Harvard in 1982. Dr. DiStefano has numerous publications and awards to her credit. In 2004 she founded a charitable organization that helps families with with monetary support while undergoing treatment for cancer. She is currently the owner of DiStefano Regional Eye Center.
Dr. Deborah Rose Distefano, MD
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Ophthalmology -
Accepting new patients -
49 years of experience -
Novamed Surgery Center Of Chattanooga 7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421 -
(423) 855-6861
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
Medical College Of Wisconsin
MEDICAL SCHOOL
Medical College Of Wisconsin - 1976
Languages Spoken
- English
- Spanish
Location & Hours
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Novamed Surgery Center Of Chattanooga -
7305 Jarnigan Rd Ste 200, Chattanooga, TN 37421 -
Mon:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Ophthalmology
Conditions Addressed
- Retinal Detachment
- Keratitis
- Macular Degeneration
- Cataract
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Glaucoma
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Procedures Performed
- Lasik Surgery
- Corneal Surgery
Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare
- Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia
- Humana
- Gilsbar 360 Alliance
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Tennessee
- Cigna-HealthSpring
- Meritain Health
- Arise Health Plan
- Tricare
- Alliant Health Plans
- Cigna
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