Dr. James F Kapustiak MD
Ophthalmologist
11600 S Kedzie Ave Alsip IL, 60803About
Dr. James Kapustiak is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alsip, IL. Dr. Kapustiak specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kapustiak 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. Kapustiak 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 1981
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1986
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- President 2008-10 Illinois Association of Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2007 The University of Chicago
- Ophthalmology Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2004 The University of Chicago
- Ophthalmology Attending of the Year 2001 The University of Chicago
Treatments
- Ptosis (droopy Eyelid) Surgery
- Orbital Surgery
- Tear Duct Surgery
- Blepharospasm Treatment
- Thyroid Eye Disease
- Eyelid Plastic Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Member American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American College of Surgeons
- Member American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
- Member American Medical Association
- Member Illinois State Medical Society
- Member Illinois Association of Ophthalmology
- Member Chicago Ophthalmological Society
Fellowships
- University of Michigan Eyelid, Orbit, and Tear Duct Surgery 1986
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