Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Wendewessen Amde

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Chicagoland Retinal Consultants, LLC
5215 N California Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
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Distinguished in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Aurora Healthcare
Chicagoland Retinal Consultants, LLC
5215 N California Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Wendewessen Amde is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Amde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

Residency
New York Eye And Ear Infirmary, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Kresge Eye Institute/Wayne State University, Vitreoretinal
Hospital Affiliations
Macneal Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Chicagoland Retinal Consultants, LLC
5215 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Call: 773-561-5100

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


5 Total Publications

Combined Central Retinal Vein and Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion Post Intense Physical Activity.
Combined Central Retinal Vein and Branch Retinal Artery Occlusion Post Intense Physical Activity.
Journal: Cureus
Published: October 26, 2017
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Retinal Artery Occlusion
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    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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    • Acute Posterior Multifocal Placoid Pigment Epitheliopathy (APMPPE)
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