Dr. Joseph Emanuel Paxhia M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1400 E Golf Rd Suite 212 Des Plaines IL, 60016About
Dr. Joseph Paxhia is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Plaines, IL. Dr. Paxhia specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Paxhia 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. Paxhia 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1965
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1965
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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