Dr. Robert Heidenry M.D.
Ophthalmologist
17850 Kedzie Ave Suite 3500 Hazel Crest IL, 60429About
Dr. Robert Heidenry is an ophthalmologist practicing in Hazel Crest, IL. Dr. Heidenry specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heidenry 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. Heidenry 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
St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo 1967
Saint Louis University School of Medicine 1967
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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