Dr. Afzal Ahmad M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1700 E West Rd Calumet City IL, 60409About
Dr. Afzal Ahmad is an ophthalmologist practicing in Calumet City, IL. Dr. Ahmad specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahmad 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. Ahmad 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.
Education and Training
Dow Med College University Of Karachi Pakistan 1967
University of Karachi, Sind Med College, Karachi, Pakistan
Dow Medical College 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Astigmatism, Cataract Surgery, Diabetic Retinopathy And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1972
- Retina Foundation - Boston, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1972
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