Dr. Veena V Arun MD
Ophthalmologist
1525 E 53rd St Suite 1002 Chicago IL, 60615About
Dr. Veena Arun is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Arun specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Arun 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. Arun 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 Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1995
University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Ophthalmology (eye Disease)
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
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