Dr. Arthur Dorf M.D.
Ophthalmologist
9933 Lawler Ave Suite 506 Skokie IL, 60077About
Dr. Arthur Dorf is an ophthalmologist practicing in Skokie, IL. Dr. Dorf specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Dorf 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. Dorf 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
Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1969
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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