
Dr. Daniel J. Green, MD, PhD
Ophthalmologist
48 S Greenleaf St Gurnee IL, 60031About
Dr. Daniel Green is an ophthalmologist practicing in Gurnee, IL. Dr. Green specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Green 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. Green 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Astigmatism
- Presbyopia
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Internships
- Carle Foundation Hospital
Dr. Daniel J. Green, MD, PhD's Practice location
Medical Eye Services
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Daniel J. Green, who serves patients in Gurnee, Illinois.
A competent ophthalmologist, Dr. Green works with patients at Medical Eye Services in Gurnee, Illinois. His areas of clinical interest include glaucoma and cataract surgery.
Medical Eye Services, founded in 1973, is Lake County’s leading practice dedicated to excellence in medical and surgical eye care. They specialize in the treatment of pediatric, corneal, uveitis, glaucoma, cataract and retinal eye problems, as well as providing routine eye exams to insure continued maintenance of good vision.
Back in 1988, Dr. Green earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine. After completing his internship at the Carle Foundation Hospital in 1989, he went on to complete his residency in ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in 1992.
An authority in his field, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology, an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. Ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and may perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
Among his various accolades, Dr. Green has been the recipient of the Top Doctor Award by Chicago Magazine (2021, 2022), Patients’ Choice Award (2016), and On-Time Doctor Award (2016).
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