Dr. Thomas R Mizen M.D.
Ophthalmologist
6187 S Archer Ave Suite 101 Chicago IL, 60638About
Dr. Thomas Mizen is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Mizen specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Mizen 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. Mizen 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 Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1980
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of MedicineAwards
- Chicago Super Doctors 2012
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Strabismus
- Hyperthyroidism
- Migraine
- Conjunctivitis
- Graves' Disease
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
- Washington Univ Sch of Med - St Louis, Neuro-Ophthalmology 1984
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Nearby Providers
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