Craig H. Gerstein
Experienced in Pterygium

Dr. Craig H. Gerstein

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Gerstein Eye Institute
3042 W Peterson Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
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Experienced in Pterygium
Aurora Healthcare
Gerstein Eye Institute
3042 W Peterson Ave, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Craig Gerstein is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerstein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Pterygium. His top areas of expertise are Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Amblyopia, and Esotropia.

Residency
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Medicare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Gerstein Eye Institute
3042 W Peterson Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Call: 773-973-3223
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