Overview
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 highly rated in 31 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
2740 W. Foster Ave., Suite 301-Pro Plaza, Chicago, IL 60625
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. Troy Close
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Troy Close?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Troy Close by calling their office at 224-251-2020. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Troy Close a top-rated expert for Optic Nerve Atrophy?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Troy Close is classified as an Distinguished expert for Optic Nerve Atrophy, 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. Troy Close specialize in?
While Dr. Troy Close is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, 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. Troy Close participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Troy Close has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Optic Nerve Atrophy. You can view a list of Dr. Troy Close's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Troy Close accept my insurance?
Dr. Troy Close accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 224-251-2020 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
- CataractDr. Close isDistinguished. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Close isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Close isDistinguished. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Optic Atrophy Type 1Dr. Close isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Atrophy Type 1.
- Optic Nerve AtrophyDr. Close isDistinguished. Learn about Optic Nerve Atrophy.
- Sjogren SyndromeDr. Close isDistinguished. Learn about Sjogren Syndrome.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- AmblyopiaDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Amblyopia.
- AstigmatismDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Astigmatism.
- BlepharitisDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Cone DystrophyDr. Close isAdvanced. Learn about Cone Dystrophy.
- Experienced
- Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Bell's PalsyDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Bell's Palsy.
- Benign Essential BlepharospasmDr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Benign Essential Blepharospasm.
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Close isExperienced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).