Dr. Joel A Kaplan M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1780 Ridge Rd Highland Park IL, 60035About
Dr. Joel Kaplan is an ophthalmologist practicing in Highland Park, IL. Dr. Kaplan specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kaplan 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. Kaplan 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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