Gerald Horn
Ophthalmologist
999 N Plaza Dr Suite 100 Schaumburg IL, 60173About
Dr. Gerald Horn is an ophthalmologist practicing in Schaumburg, IL. Dr. Horn specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Horn 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. Horn 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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