Dr. Mark J Fritz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
212 N Larkin Ave Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Mark Fritz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Fritz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Fritz 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. Fritz 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
Northwestern Uniiversity 1995
Northwestern University The Feinberg School of Medicine 1995
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Headaches
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Presbyopia
- Blepharitis
- Chalazion
- Farsightedness
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
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