Dr. Kathleen M. Scarpulla, MD
Ophthalmologist
5600 W Addison St Suite 403 Chicago IL, 60634About
Dr. Kathleen Scarpulla is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Scarpulla specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scarpulla 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. Scarpulla 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1985
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1985
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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