Dr. Orrin M Scheff MD
Ophthalmologist
904 Waukegan Rd Glenview IL, 60025About
Dr. Orrin Scheff is an ophthalmologist practicing in Glenview, IL. Dr. Scheff specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Scheff 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. Scheff 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 1970
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1970
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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