Dr. Kenneth V Melchionna D.O
Ophthalmologist
650 Springhill Ring Road Suite #2020 Dundee IL, 60118About
Dr. Kenneth Melchionna is an ophthalmologist practicing in Dundee, IL. Dr. Melchionna specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Melchionna 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. Melchionna 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 Hlth Sci, Coll of Osteo Med, Kansas City Mo 1990
Kansas City University of Medicine & Biosciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine 1990
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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