Dr. Brian L Heffelfinger M.D.
Ophthalmologist
40w330 Lafox Road Saint Charles IL, 60175About
Dr. Brian Heffelfinger is an ophthalmologist practicing in Saint Charles, IL. Dr. Heffelfinger specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Heffelfinger 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. Heffelfinger 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
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1995
Rush Medical
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataract Surgery, Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Tear
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Eye Specialists Ltd, Glaucoma 1999
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital - Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, Chicago
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