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Dr. Afzal Ahmad M.D., Ophthalmologist
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Dr. Afzal Ahmad M.D.

Ophthalmologist

5/5(3)
1700 E West Rd Calumet City IL, 60409
Rating

5/5

About

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

MaleEnglish

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

Dr. Afzal Ahmad M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 1700 E West Rd

1700 E West Rd -
Calumet City, IL 60409
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New patients: 815-932-2200, 708-891-3330
Fax: 708-891-0904

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Dr. Afzal Ahmad M.D. has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 3 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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