Dr. Michael L Savitt MD
Ophthalmologist
1800 Hollister Dr Suite 111 Libertyville IL, 60048About
Dr. Michael Savitt is an ophthalmologist practicing in Libertyville, IL. Dr. Savitt specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Savitt 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. Savitt 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 1987
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1987
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Glaucoma, Glaucoma Filtration Surgery (trabeculectomy), Cataract Surgery And More
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Birth Defects
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- University of Illinois Medical Center - Glaucoma
- Univ Illinois - Chicago, Glaucoma 1991
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