Dr. Wendewessen Amde M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1 E WACKER DR CHICAGO IL, 60601About
Dr. Wendewessen Amde is an ophthalmologist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Amde specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Amde 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. Amde 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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