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Dr. Stephen G Krates DO

Ophthalmologist

7340 West College Drive Second Floor Palos Heights IL, 60463

About

Dr. Stephen Krates is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Krates specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Krates 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. Krates 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

Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine of Midwestern University 1981

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 36 years of experience

Treatments

  • Cataracts
  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Glaucoma
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Stephen G Krates DO's Practice location

Practice At 7340 West College Drive Second Floor

7340 West College Drive Second Floor -
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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New patients: 708-361-7800
Fax: 708-361-8737

Stephen G Krates Do

7340 W College Dr 2nd Floor -
Palos Heights, IL 60463
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New patients: 708-361-7800

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PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

12251 SOUTH 80TH AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS IL 60463

Head west on West College Drive (IL 83) 4760 ft
Continue straight onto Calumet Sag Road (IL 83) 511 ft
Make a sharp left onto South 80th Avenue 1878 ft
Turn left 490 ft
Turn right 329 ft
You have arrived at your destination

LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITALl

2800 W 95TH ST EVERGREEN PARK IL 60805

Head north on Harlem Avenue (IL 43) 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Southwest Highway 2.1 mi
Turn right onto West 95th Street (US 12) 3.9 mi
Make a U-turn onto West 95th Street (US 12) 285 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl

4440 W 95TH STREET OAK LAWN IL 60453

Head north on Harlem Avenue (IL 43) 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Southwest Highway 2.1 mi
Turn right onto West 95th Street (US 12) 1.8 mi
Turn left onto South Kilbourn Avenue 665 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

PALOS COMMUNITY HOSPITALl

12251 SOUTH 80TH AVENUE PALOS HEIGHTS IL 60463

Head west on West College Drive (IL 83) 3748 ft
Continue straight onto Calumet Sag Road (IL 83) 511 ft
Make a sharp left onto South 80th Avenue 1878 ft
Turn left 490 ft
Turn right 329 ft
You have arrived at your destination

LITTLE COMPANY OF MARY HOSPITALl

2800 W 95TH ST EVERGREEN PARK IL 60805

Head east on West College Drive (IL 83) 1013 ft
Turn left onto Harlem Avenue (IL 43) 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Southwest Highway 2.1 mi
Turn right onto West 95th Street (US 12) 3.9 mi
Make a U-turn onto West 95th Street (US 12) 285 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right

ADVOCATE CHRIST HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTERl

4440 W 95TH STREET OAK LAWN IL 60453

Head east on West College Drive (IL 83) 1013 ft
Turn left onto Harlem Avenue (IL 43) 1.6 mi
Turn right onto Southwest Highway 2.1 mi
Turn right onto West 95th Street (US 12) 1.8 mi
Turn left onto South Kilbourn Avenue 665 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the right