Dr. Samra Hashmi MD
Ophthalmologist
963 N. 129th Infantry Dr Suite 110 Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Samra Hashmi is an ophthalmologist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Hashmi specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Hashmi 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. Hashmi 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
Quaid-e-Azam Medical College 1994
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Rosacea
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Migraine
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Dry Eye Syndrome
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