Dr. Mark J. Piotrowski, MD
Ophthalmologist
1100 W Central Rd Suite 205 Arlington Heights IL, 60005About
Dr. Mark Piotrowski is an ophthalmologist practicing in Arlington Heights, IL. Dr. Piotrowski specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Piotrowski 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. Piotrowski 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 Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1999
Board Certification
American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO)
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Awards
- Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) Year
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) Year
- Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award 2020
- Compassionate Doctor Award - 5 Year Honoree 2020
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Astigmatism
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
Professional Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
- American Medical Association
- Chicago Medical Society
- Illinois State Medical Society
Internships
- William Beaumont Hospital
Professional Society Memberships
- American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, American Medical Association, Chicago Medical Society, Illinois State Medical Society
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Get to know Ophthalmologist Dr. Mark J. Piotrowski, who serves patients in Arlington Heights, Illinois.
An experienced ophthalmologist, Dr. Piotrowski is a Partner at Suburban Associates in Ophthalmology, LLC. His special interests include LenSx laser-assisted refractive cataract surgery, eyelid surgery, glaucoma surgery, pterygium surgery, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration.
With seven board certified ophthalmologists, the team at Suburban Associates in Ophthalmology, LLC specializes in a wide variety of services beyond routine eye exams. This includes laser assisted cataract surgeries with astigmatism correcting and accommodating/multifocal lens implants, minimally invasive glaucoma surgeries, refractive vision-correction surgeries, and comprehensive pediatric eye care.
In regards to his educational background, Dr. Piotrowski holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Indiana University. He earned his medical degree at Rush Medical College in Chicago, after which he performed an internship and residency in ophthalmology at William Beaumont Hospital.
Among his professional affiliations, he is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, the American Medical Association, the Chicago Medical Society, and the Illinois State Medical Society.
Correcting and enhancing patients’ vision, the doctor is board-certified in ophthalmology by the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO). The ABO is an independent, non-profit organization responsible for certifying ophthalmologists in the United States of America.
Professionally, Dr. Piotrowski is affiliated with AMITA Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center Elk Grove Village, and AMITA Health St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates.
Ophthalmology is a branch of medicine and surgery, which deals with the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. Ophthalmologists are experts in the diseases, functions, and anatomy of the eye. They may provide routine care such as vision testing, as well as prescribe and fit eyeglasses or contact lenses. However, ophthalmologists are also surgeons. They repair traumatic injuries to the eye and perform cataract, glaucoma, and corneal surgery.
Throughout his illustrious career, Dr. Piotrowski has been the recipient of various awards and honors, including Patients’ Choice Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018), Patients’ Choice 5th Anniversary Award (2020), and Compassionate Doctor Award – 5 Year Honoree (2020).
On a more personal note, he speaks English, Spanish, and Polish.
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