Advanced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. Christopher D. Pelzek

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Vitreous Associates, PC
963 N 129th Infantry Dr, 
Joliet, IL 
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Advanced in Usher Syndrome
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Vitreous Associates, PC
963 N 129th Infantry Dr, 
Joliet, IL 
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Overview

Christopher Pelzek is an Ophthalmologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Pelzek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy.

Residency
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IN
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Doheny Eye Institute/USC-UCLA, Vitreoretinal
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Trinity Hospital
Franciscan Health Munster
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Retina Vitreous Associates, PC
963 N 129th Infantry Dr, Joliet, IL 60435
Call: 815-744-1812
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      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy
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      • Cone Dystrophy
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      • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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      • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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      • Diabetic Retinopathy
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      • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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