Overview
Nicholas Volpe is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Volpe has been practicing medicine for over 39 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 55 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON).
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- OTHER MEDICARE
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- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
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.
2 Clinical Trials
Eye Center Physicians, Ltd.
Thomas Mizen is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mizen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, Increased Intracranial Pressure, Strabismus, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. Dr. Mizen is currently accepting new patients.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Troy W. Close, MD, a specialist in ophthalmology at Endeavor Health, brings more than two decades of experience to treating glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic conditions. His clinical interests include comprehensive eye care, cataract surgery and advanced glaucoma procedures. Dr. Close offers specialized expertise in both general and complex vision care. Dr. Close is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Zachary Bulwa is a Neurologist in Evanston, Illinois. Dr. Bulwa is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy (LHON). His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA), Dysarthria, Thrombectomy, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Bulwa is currently accepting new patients.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- StrabismusDr. Volpe isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease)
- EsotropiaDr. Volpe isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- GlaucomaDr. Volpe isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Increased Intracranial PressureDr. Volpe isAdvanced. Learn about Increased Intracranial Pressure.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Volpe isAdvanced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Experienced
- Alzheimer's DiseaseDr. Volpe isExperienced. Learn about Alzheimer's Disease.
- AmblyopiaDr. Volpe isExperienced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- Arachnoid CystsDr. Volpe isExperienced. Learn about Arachnoid Cysts.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Volpe isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- DementiaDr. Volpe isExperienced. Learn about Dementia.
- Graves DiseaseDr. Volpe isExperienced. Learn about Graves Disease.