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Dr. Daniel C Alter MD

Ophthalmologist

5/5(12)
8901 W. GOLF RD DES PLAINES IL, 60016
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Dr. Daniel Alter is an ophthalmologist practicing in Park Ridge, IL. Dr. Alter specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alter 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. Alter 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

Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1992

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

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Dr. Daniel C Alter MD's Practice location

Practice At 1875 Dempster St 640

1875 Dempster St 640 -
Park Ridge, IL 60068
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New patients: 847-698-7500
Fax: 847-698-6002

8901 W. GOLF RD -
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
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New patients: 847-699-0006
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Dr. Daniel C Alter MD has a rating of 5 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 12 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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