Dr. Chirag V Patel MD
Ophthalmologist
602 W. University Avenue Ophthalmology/Optome Urbana IL, 61801About
Dr. Chirag Patel is an ophthalmologist practicing in Urbana, IL. Dr. Patel specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patel 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. Patel 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.
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