Dr. Douglas Francis Salm M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1446 Marengo Ave Forest Park IL, 60130About
Dr. Douglas Salm is an ophthalmologist practicing in Forest Park, IL. Dr. Salm specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Salm can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Salm can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2020
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- Cataract Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy, Eye Surgery And More
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