Dr. Carolyn S Oesterle M.D.
Ophthalmologist
2015 N Main St Wheaton IL, 60187About
Dr. Carolyn Oesterle is an ophthalmologist practicing in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Oesterle specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Oesterle 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. Oesterle 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1977
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Headaches
- Birth Defects
- Strabismus
- Astigmatism
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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