Dr. Christopher David Pelzek M.D.
Ophthalmologist | Retina Specialist
931 Ridge Rd Suite H Munster IN, 46321About
We specialize in medical and surgical care of the retina, macula and vitreous including flashes and floaters, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration and other highly complex disorders
Education and Training
University Wisconsin-Madison B.S. 1991
University Wisconsin-Madison M.D. 1996
Johns Hopkins University Ophthalmology residency 2000
Doheny Eye Institute, USC/UCLA Retina Surgical Fellowship 2002
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAreas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society 1995 Alpha Omega Alpha
- Phi Beta Kappa 1990 Phi Kappa Phi
- NIH Research Award 1993 NIH
- NIH Cancer Research Award 1995 NIH
Treatments
- Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Retina Surgery, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Professional Memberships
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- American Medical Association
Fellowships
- Doheny Eye Institute - University of Southern California, Los Angeles, CA
- USC/Doheny Eye Institute, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2000
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