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Dr. Alan Hefner, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.8 (77)
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57 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Alan Hefner, MD

Dr. Alan Hefner, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Saint Charles, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 57 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Hefner an average 4.8 star rating.

Dr. Hefner works at Practice in Saint Charles, IL with other offices in Elgin, IL. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Hefner's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Office
    40W330 Lafox Rd Unit A, Saint Charles, IL 60175 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 584-9850
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2
    Office
    750 Fletcher Dr Ste 106, Elgin, IL 60123 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 695-0499
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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Bell's Palsy
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Chorioretinitis
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
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Drusen
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
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Keratoconus
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retina Diseases
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Retinal Dystrophy
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Senile Cataracts
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Treatment
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    About Dr. Alan Hefner, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 57 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, German
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    NPI Number
    • 1962561282
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Cleveland Clinic
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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