Dr. Poonam Patel O.D.
Optometrist
450 E Rand Rd Arlington Heights IL, 60004About
Dr. Poonam Patel is an optometrist practicing in Arlington Heights, IL. Dr. Patel specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Patel performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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