Dr. John P Rhode M.D.
Ophthalmologist
8921 N. Wood Sage Rd. Peoria IL, 61615About
Dr. John Rhode is an ophthalmologist practicing in Peoria, IL. Dr. Rhode specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rhode 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. Rhode 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
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1990
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1990
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Uveitis
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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