Dr. Frank Guastella MD
Ophthalmologist
11600 S Kedzie Ave Alsip IL, 60803About
Dr. Frank Guastella is an ophthalmologist practicing in Alsip, IL. Dr. Guastella specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Guastella 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. Guastella 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 1961
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1961
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Type 2 Diabetes
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