Dr. Michael Hennessey M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7638 W North Ave Elmwood Park IL, 60707About
Dr. Michael Hennessey is an ophthalmologist practicing in Elmwood Park, IL. Dr. Hennessey specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hennessey 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. Hennessey 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
Univ of Mi Med Sch, Ann Arbor Mi 1991
University of Michigan Medical School 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Botox, Cataract Surgery, Cornea Transplant And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- UIC Eye Center, Cornea/External Disease 1995
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