Dr. Chris V Albanis MD
Ophthalmologist
11600 S Kedzie Ave Alsip IL, 60803About
Dr. Chris Albanis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alsip, IL. Dr. Albanis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Albanis 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. Albanis 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il MD 2000
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 2006
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Leadership Development Award 2008 American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Ophthalmology Outstanding Teacher of the Year 2006 The University of Chicago
- Klein Outstanding Patient Care Award 2004 The University of Chicago
Treatments
- Cataract Evaluation And Surgical Removal
- Comprehensive Ophthalmology
- Laser Refractive Cataract Surgery
- Diabetic Eye Exams
- Blepharitis
- Dry Eye
Professional Memberships
- Chairperson Advocate Christ Medical Center 2015
- President Ilinois Assoc of Ophthalmology 2010 - 2014
- Secretariat for State Affairs American Academy of Ophthalmology 2012
- President-elect Chicago Ophthalmological Society 2015
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