Dr. Phillip D. Alward
Ophthalmologist
304 W Hay St Suite 311 Decatur IL, 62526Rating
5/5
About
Dr. Phillip Alward is an ophthalmologist practicing in Decatur, IL. Dr. Alward specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Alward 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. Alward 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
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1977
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1976
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
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Dr. Marcus S Deranian M.D.2442 N Route 121 Decatur IL 62526![]()
Dr. Gary T Gillham D.O.646 W Pershing Rd Decatur IL 62526![]()
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Dr. Sushant K Sinha D.O.646 W Pershing Rd Decatur IL 62526
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