Dr. Christopher F. Wood M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1588 N Arlington Heights Rd Arlington Heights IL, 60004About
Dr. Christopher Wood is an ophthalmologist practicing in Arlington Heights, IL. Dr. Wood specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Wood 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. Wood 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
University at Buffalo State University of New York School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences 1994
State University of New York Upstate Medical University
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
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