Dr. Stephen G Krates DO
Ophthalmologist
7340 West College Drive Second Floor Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Stephen Krates is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Krates specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Krates 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. Krates 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
Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1981
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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