Overview
Alan Chow is an Ophthalmologist in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. Dr. Chow is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Esotropia.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
386 Pennsylvania Ave Ste 3N, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Alan Chow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Alan Chow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Alan Chow by calling their office at 630-858-4411. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Alan Chow a top-rated expert for Strabismus?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Alan Chow is classified as an Distinguished expert for Strabismus, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Alan Chow specialize in?
While Dr. Alan Chow is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Strabismus, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Optic Atrophy Type 1. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Alan Chow participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Alan Chow has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Strabismus. You can view a list of Dr. Alan Chow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Alan Chow accept my insurance?
Dr. Alan Chow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 630-858-4411 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- StrabismusDr. Chow isDistinguished. Learn about Strabismus.
- Advanced
- EsotropiaDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Esotropia.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- GlaucomaDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- NearsightednessDr. Chow isAdvanced. Learn about Nearsightedness.
- Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AstigmatismDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- ColobomaDr. Chow isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.