Dr. Raymond W Petkus M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7447 W Talcott Ave Suite 369 Chicago IL, 60631About
Dr. Raymond Petkus is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Petkus specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Petkus 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. Petkus 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 Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1964
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1964
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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