Dr. Allen M Pielet M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6701 159th St Suite C Tinley Park IL, 60477About
Dr. Allen Pielet is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tinley Park, IL. Dr. Pielet specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Pielet 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. Pielet 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
Tulane Univ Sch of Med, New Orleans La 1984
Tulane University of Louisiana 1984
Tulane University School of Medicine 1984
Louisiana State University School of Medicine in New Orleans
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
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