Dr. Hugo R Steinitz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
3865 N Mulford Rd Rockford IL, 61114About
Dr. Hugo Steinitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Steinitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Steinitz 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. Steinitz 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
Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science 1977
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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