Dr. Charles D Mullenix M.D.
Ophthalmologist
581 E Golf Rd Des Plaines IL, 60016About
Dr. Charles Mullenix is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Plaines, IL. Dr. Mullenix specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mullenix 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. Mullenix 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 1973
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- University of New York - Oculoplastic
- New York Med Coll - Valhalla, Plastics/Reconstructive 1978
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