Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy

Dr. Emmet M. Cassidy

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Mission Optical
18646 Dixie Hwy, 
Homewood, IL 
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Experienced in Optic Nerve Atrophy
Aurora Healthcare
Mission Optical
18646 Dixie Hwy, 
Homewood, IL 
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Overview

Emmet Cassidy is an Ophthalmologist in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Cassidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Optic Nerve Atrophy. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Glaucoma.

Residency
Loyola University Medical Center, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Mission Optical
18646 Dixie Hwy, Homewood, IL 60430
Call: 708-647-6635
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