Dr. Alexandra Maria Ilkiw MD
Ophthalmologist
7447 W. Talcott Ave. Suite #360 Chicago IL, 60631About
Dr. Alexandra Ilkiw is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ilkiw specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ilkiw 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. Ilkiw 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 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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