Dr. Calvin Alexander Grant M.D.
Ophthalmologist
7808 W College Dr Suite 1-Nw Palos Heights IL, 60463About
Dr. Calvin Grant is an ophthalmologist practicing in Palos Heights, IL. Dr. Grant specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Grant 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. Grant 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
Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania 1996
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Immunology, Vitreoretinal Surgery
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Retinal Detachment
- Macular Hole
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Univ Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2000
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