Christopher David Pelzek MD
Retinal Disease, Uveitis, Ocular Oncology
Retinal Surgeon/Ophthalmologist
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15255 S 94th AveSte 202Orland Park, IL 60462
Phone+1 708-424-8855
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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 CenterFellowship, Surgical Retina and Vitreous, 2000 - 2002
Johns Hopkins UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1997 - 2000
Aurora Health CareInternship, Transitional Year, 1996 - 1997
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine & Public HealthClass of 1996
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 2002 - 2029
IN State Medical License 2002 - 2027
CA State Medical License 2000 - 2004
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
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 6 citationsThe prevalence and incidence of epiretinal membranes in eyes with inactive extramacular CMV retinitisIgor Kozak, Vijay Vaidya, Mark L. Van Natta, Jeong W Pak, K. Patrick May
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2014-06-12 - 40 citationsComparison of Treatment Regimens for Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in Patients with AIDS in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral TherapyDouglas A. Jabs, Alka Ahuja, Mark L. Van Natta, James P. Dunn, Steven Yeh
Ophthalmology. 2013-06-01 - 50 citationsCourse of Cytomegalovirus Retinitis in the Era of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy: Five-Year OutcomesDouglas A. Jabs, Alka Ahuja, Mark L. Van Natta, Alice T. Lyon, Sunil K. Srivastava
Ophthalmology. 2010-11-01
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