Pooja Patel OD
Optometrist
225 N MICHIGAN AVE CHICAGO IL, 60601About
Dr. Pooja Patel is an optometrist practicing in CHICAGO, IL. Dr. Patel specializing in providing eye care services to patients. As an optometrist, Dr. Patel performs eye exams, tests vision, corrects vision by prescribing eye glasses or contacts, detects certain eye disorders and manages and treats vision problems. Optometrists often work closely with ophthalmologists who may need to further treat patients with surgical procedures.
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