Dr. Jack G Vukov MD
Ophthalmologist
2100 18th Ave Suite 4 Rock Island IL, 61201About
Dr. Jack Vukov is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rock Island, IL. Dr. Vukov specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Vukov 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. Vukov 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
Loyola Univ of Chicago Stritch Sch of Med, Maywood Il 1974
Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine 1974
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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