Dr. Colman R Kraff M.D.
Ophthalmologist
25 E Washington St Suite 606 Chicago IL, 60602About
Dr. Colman Kraff is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kraff specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kraff 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. Kraff 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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