
Dr. Yannek Isaac Leiderman M.D., PH.D.
Ophthalmologist
1855 W Taylor St # Mc648 Uic Dept Of Ophthalm Chicago IL, 60612About
Dr. Yannek Leiderman is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Leiderman specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Leiderman 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. Leiderman 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.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Molecular genetics of RB1--the retinoblastoma gene.
- Diagnosis, classification, and treatment of retinoblastoma.
- TGFβ signaling induces expression of Gadd45b in retinal ganglion cells.
- Purtscher-like retinopathy in association with metastatic pancreatic adenocarcinoma and capecitabine therapy.
- Epidemiological trends in uveal melanoma.
- Alterations in Retinal Layer Thickness and Reflectance at Different Stages of Diabetic Retinopathy by En Face Optical Coherence Tomography.
- The Effects of Diabetic Retinopathy Stage and Light Flicker on Inner Retinal Oxygen Extraction Fraction.
- Pupillary responses in non-proliferative diabetic retinopathy.
Treatments
- Retina Problems (vitreoretinal Diseases), Diabetes, Laser Procedures And More
Professional Memberships
- Member American Society of Retina Specialists
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Mass Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retina/Vitreous Surgery 2008
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