Dr. Iris Kassem MD, PHD
Ophthalmologist
10436 Southwest Hwy Suite 1 Chicago Ridge IL, 60415About
Dr. Iris Kassem is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago Ridge, IL. Dr. Kassem specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Kassem 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. Kassem 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
State University of New York / Health Science Center At Stony Brook 2004
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