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Dr. Stephen M Harrison MD
Ophthalmologist
730 E Terra Cotta Ave Suite 2b Crystal Lake IL, 60014About
Dr. Stephen Harrison is an ophthalmologist practicing in Crystal Lake, IL. Dr. Harrison specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Harrison 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. Harrison 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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