Dr. Berry is a Texan by birth and was raised in San Antonio, Texas as the oldest of seven children. He attended Baylor University, where he majored in Business Fellows and Finance, graduating summa cum laude. While enrolled, he played as a midfielder on the Baylor Men's Club Soccer team. After a brief stint in a business internship in San Antonio, he elected to follow in his parents footsteps and begin his medical training at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas. While at Southwestern, he was actively involved in the Christian Medical and Dental Association (CMDA) chapter. Always a childhood dream to be like his parents, Dr. Berry elected to pursue a career in ophthalmology.
Medical and Surgical Training:
- Medical School: UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas 2014-2018
- Transitional Year Internship: Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA, 2018-2019
- Residency: University of Oklahoma/Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City, 2019-2022
- Glaucoma Fellowship: University of Oklahoma/Dean McGee Eye Institute in Oklahoma City, 2022-2023
Dr. Berry has been trained as a comprehensive ophthalmologist at the Dean McGee Eye Institute - one of the nation's top residency programs - with additional fellowship training in the clinical and surgical management of glaucoma and anterior segment disorders. He performs the most modern ophthalmic surgical and laser techniques including cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and more advanced glaucoma surgeries. He also has an interest in the treatment and management of retinal diseases such as diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and vascular occlusions.
He is delighted to be joining the team of physicians at Alamo City Eye Physicians.
Outside of work, Christian enjoys spending time with his wife Katie (a gifted musician) and their growing family. He also enjoys spending time with his family, playing soccer and tennis, skiing, playing piano, and discussing theology.