Dr. James H. Desnick M.D.
Ophthalmologist
370 Ravine Dr Highland Park IL, 60035About
Dr. James Desnick is an ophthalmologist practicing in Highland Park, IL. Dr. Desnick specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Desnick 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. Desnick 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
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1975
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