Dr. Christopher David Pelzek M.D., Doctor
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Dr. Christopher David Pelzek M.D.

Ophthalmologist | Retina Specialist

15255 S 94th Ave 202 Orland Park IL, 60462
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About

We specialize in medical and surgical care of the retina, macula and vitreous including flashes and floaters, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and other highly complex disorders

Education and Training

University Wisconsin-Madison B.S. 1991

University Wisconsin-Madison M.D. 1996

Johns Hopkins University Ophthalmology residency 2000

Doheny Eye Institute, USC/UCLA Retina Surgical Fellowship 2002

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

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Areas of expertise and specialization

Macular degenerationComplex diabetic retinopathyComplex retinal vascular diseaseComplex vitreoretinal surgeryComplex retinal detachmentsOcular Oncology

Awards

  • Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 1995 Alpha Omega Alpha 
  • Phi Beta Kappa 1990 Phi Kappa Phi 
  • NIH Research Award 1993 NIH 
  • NIH Cancer Research Award 1995 NIH 

Treatments

  • Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Retina Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery

Professional Memberships

  • Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology  
  • American Society of Retina Specialists  
  • American Medical Association  

Fellowships

  • Doheny Eye Institute - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA   
  • USC/Doheny Eye Institute, Retina/Vitreous Surgery    2000

Dr. Christopher David Pelzek M.D.'s Practice location

Retina Vitreous Associates

963 129th Infantry Dr SUITE 100 -
Joliet, IL 60435
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Retina Vitreous Associates

15255 S 94th Ave 202 -
Orland Park, IL 60462
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931 Ridge Rd Suite H -
Munster, IN 46321
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8679 Connecticut St Suite A -
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