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Dr. Martin Jay Joffe MD
Ophthalmologist
2320 High St Blue Island IL, 60406About
Dr. Martin Joffe is an ophthalmologist practicing in Blue Island, IL. Dr. Joffe specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Joffe 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. Joffe 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 Cincinnati Coll of Med, Cincinnati Oh 1979
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine 1979
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
- Conjunctivitis
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Practice At 2320 High St
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- Dr. Veeral S. Sheth M.D.1855 W Taylor St Chicago IL 60612
- Dr. Derek J. Dawson M.D.8256 HOHMAN AVE MUNSTER IN 46321
- Dr. Christopher David Pelzek M.D.931 Ridge Rd Munster IN 46321
Nearest Hospitals
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45 W 111TH STREET CHICAGO IL 60628METROSOUTH MEDICAL CENTERl
12935 S GREGORY BLUE ISLAND IL 60406INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITALl
ONE INGALLS DRIVE HARVEY IL 60426