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Dr. Vinay Kumar Aakalu M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Vinay Kumar Aakalu M.D.

Ophthalmologist

1855 W TAYLOR ST CHICAGO IL, 60612

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Dr. Vinay Aakalu is an ophthalmologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Aakalu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Aakalu 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. Aakalu 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

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Dr. Vinay Kumar Aakalu M.D.'s Practice location

1855 W TAYLOR ST -
CHICAGO, IL 60612
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New patients: 312-996-9120, 866-600-2274, 312-996-7000
Fax: 312-996-7770

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