Dr. Susan J Anderson-nelson M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2015 N Main St Wheaton IL, 60187About
Dr. Susan Anderson-nelson is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Anderson-nelson specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Anderson-nelson 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. Anderson-nelson 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
Rush Medical
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1986
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Diabetes, Medical Retina, Vitreoretinal Surgery And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Retinal Tear
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Northwestern Univ MC, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 1990
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