Daniel C Alter MD PhD

Retinal Disease

Physician

8901 Golf Rd.Suite 206Des Plaines, IL 60016
Phone+1 847-698-6300
Fax+1 847-698-6002

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Summary

Dr. Daniel Alter is an ophthalmologist based in Des Plaines, IL, with a subspeciality in retinal disease. He completed his medical education at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where he also finished his residency in ophthalmology. He has expertise in managing conditions such as diabetes mellitus, performing retina surgery, and treating vitreoretinal and pediatric retinal diseases. He is recognized as a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.

Education & Training

University of Illinois College of Medicine at ChicagoResidency, Ophthalmology, 1993 - 1996
Loyola Medicine MacNeal HospitalInternship, Transitional Year, 1992 - 1993
University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 1992

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