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Dr. Richard Quinones MD
Ophthalmologist
2640 183rd St Homewood IL, 60430About
Dr. Richard Quinones is an ophthalmologist practicing in Homewood, IL. Dr. Quinones specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Quinones 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. Quinones 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO- 1990
Provider Details
Treatments
- Glaucoma Diagnosis And Treatment
- Cataract Evaluation And Surgical Removal
Professional Memberships
- President Chicago Glaucoma Society
- Councilor American Academy of Ophthalmology
- Member American Glaucoma Society
- Board Member Illinois Association of Ophthalmology
- Committee Member Illinois State Medical Society
Fellowships
- University of Illinois at Chicago Glaucoma 1996
Dr. Richard Quinones MD's Practice location
Practice At 2640 183rd St
2640 183rd St -Homewood, IL 60430Get Direction
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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Chris V Albanis MD2640 W 183rd St Homewood IL 60430
- Dr. Jeffrey William Nichols M.D.18440 Governors Hwy Homewood IL 60430
- Dr. Marianne Feitl Feitl MD2640 W 183rd St Homewood IL 60430
- Dr. Joseph Edgar Allen M.D.2640 183rd St Homewood IL 60430
- Dr. David Lubeck MD2640 183rd St Homewood IL 60430
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