Dr. Eligijus P Lelis MD
Ophthalmologist
963 N 129th Infantry Dr Suite 110 Joliet IL, 60435About
Dr. Eligijus Lelis is an ophthalmologist practicing in Joliet, IL. Dr. Lelis specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Lelis 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. Lelis 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.
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OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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