Dr. Todd S Kirk MD
Ophthalmologist
13303 S Ridgeland Ave Suite B Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Todd Kirk is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Kirk specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kirk 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. Kirk 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
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1980
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Surgical Procedures, Lasik, Laser Surgery And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Chalazion
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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