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Christopher Pelzek, MD, Ophthalmology, Orland Park, IL, Franciscan Healthcare Munster

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Ophthalmology Orland Park, IL

Retinal Disease, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology

Retinal Surgeon/Ophthalmologist

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Summary

  • Dr. Christopher Pelzek is a retinal specialist, vitreoretinal surgeon, and ophthalmologist in the Chicago metro area including Orland Park, Joliet, Munster, and Merrillville. He is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Palos Health/Northwestern University, Silver Cross Hospital, Franciscan Healthcare Munster, and Advocate Aurora Health.

    Dr. Christopher Pelzek received his medical degree from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1996. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Wilmer Eye Institue/Johns Hopkins University in 2000.. He completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at Doheny Eye Institute/UCLA in 2002. He completed an ocular oncology clerkship at Wills Eye Hospital in 2003.

    Dr. Christopher Pelzek has been in practice for 21 years. He specializes in retinal disease, uveitis, and ocular oncology and is experienced in the medical and surgical treatment of diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, vitreous hemorrhage, and ophthalmic oncology. He has numerous publications and over 50 citings.

Education & Training

  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2000 - 2002
  • Johns Hopkins University
    Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
  • Aurora Health Care
    Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public Health
    University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1996

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2002 - 2026
  • IN State Medical License
    IN State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2000 - 2004
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1996 - 1999
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
  • American Medical AssociationFellow
  • American Society of Retinal SpecialistsFellow

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Alpha Omega Alpha National Medical Honor Society, 1995
  • Phi Beta Kappa Liberal Arts & Sciences Honor Society, 1990
  • Phi Kappa Phi Academic Excellence Honor Society, 1990
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Publications & Presentations

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