Dr. John L Chu MD
Ophthalmologist
1221 N Highland Ave Aurora IL, 60506About
Dr. John Chu is an ophthalmologist practicing in Aurora, IL. Dr. Chu specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Chu 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. Chu 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
Harvard Med Sch, Boston Ma 1994
Harvard Medical School 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
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