Dr. Ostap Nykyfor Kashuba MD
Ophthalmologist
850 Biesterfield Rd Elk Grove Village IL, 60007About
Dr. Ostap Kashuba is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elk Grove Village, IL. Dr. Kashuba specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kashuba 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. Kashuba 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 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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