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Dr. Charles Soonkyu Ahn MD
Ophthalmologist
1327 Butterfield Rd Suite 618 Downers Grove IL, 60515About
Dr. Charles Ahn is an ophthalmologist practicing in Downers Grove, IL. Dr. Ahn specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahn 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. Ahn 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
Seoul Natl Univ- Coll Of Med- Chongno-Ku- Seoul- So Korea 1961
University of Michigan Medical School 1993
Board Certification
Nuclear MedicineAmerican Board of Nuclear MedicineABNM
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
Dr. Charles Soonkyu Ahn MD's Practice location
Practice At 1327 Butterfield Rd Suite 618
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