Ophthalmologist
Dr. Christina Rodriguez McKenna is a comprehensive ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon joining Eye Associates of North Florida in July 2026. She completed her ophthalmology residency at the University of Virginia Department of Ophthalmology, where she served as Chief Resident and was recognized with the Resident Teaching Award for excellence in resident education and mentorship. During residency, she was selected to attend the prestigious AUPO SCOR Advanced Cataract and Anterior Segment Surgical Skills course at the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. McKenna earned her Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Virginia following post-baccalaureate studies at the University of Michigan. Prior to her medical career, she completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Miami, where she majored in Studio Art with a minor in Anthropology.
She has clinical experience as a general ophthalmologist and cataract surgeon and has contributed to ophthalmic research and academic presentations on retinal disease, ocular immunology, and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. Her published work has appeared in JAMA Ophthalmology and regional ophthalmology conferences.
Dr. McKenna is passionate about patient-centered care, surgical excellence, and educating patients throughout their vision care journey. She is fluent in English and professionally proficient in Spanish, allowing her to connect with a diverse patient population. Outside of medicine, she has a strong background in photography, outdoor recreation, and community engagement.
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Education:
M.D.
University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
Internship
University of Virginia
Department of Internal Medicine
Charlottesville, VA
Residency
University of Virginia
Department of Ophthalmology
Charlottesville, VA
Language
- English
- Spanish
Specialty Interests
- Cataract Surgery
- Anterior Segment Surgery
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Work History:
General Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
Vistar Eye
(October 2024 – Present)
General Ophthalmologist & Cataract Surgeon
EyeOne
(October 2023 – Present)
Awards:
Resident Teaching Award
University of Virginia Department of Ophthalmology
Chief resident selected by fellow residents for excellence in teaching
AUPO SCOR Advanced Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgical Skills Course
American Academy of Ophthalmology
2022
UVA Ophthalmology Advocacy Ambassador
University of Virginia
2022
Medical School Foundation Class of 1989 Scholarship
University of Virginia
2018
Dean’s Teaching Excellence Awards Committee
University of Virginia
2018
UVA Student Doctor Games
University of Virginia
1st place (Hunter College team); 2nd place (class-wide)
2016
Summer Medical Research Internship Grant
University of Virginia
2015 & 2016
Michele Edelson Award in Photography
University of Miami
2006
Lowe Art Museum Award
University of Miami
2004
Henry King Stanford Scholarship
University of Miami
2002 – 2006
Dean’s List / Provost’s Honor Roll
University of Miami
2003 – 2005
