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Dr. Christopher Wood, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.7 (117)
Map Pin Small Arlington Heights, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Christopher Wood, MD

Dr. Christopher Wood, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Arlington Heights, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 30 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from SUNY Buffalo and is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius and Northwest Community Hospital. Dr. Wood, completed a residency at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Patients rated Dr. Wood an average 4.7 star rating.

Dr. Wood works at Northwest Eye Physicians Ltd in Arlington Heights, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Wood's Office Locations

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    Arlington Heights Office
    1588 N ARLINGTON HEIGHTS RD, Arlington Heights, IL 60004 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 392-9220

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  • Ascension Saint Alexius
  • Northwest Community Hospital

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    4.7
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 30 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, French, Polish and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1508880469
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    Education & Certifications

    Residency
    • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    Residency
    Internship
    • Rochester University Strong Memorial Hospital
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • SUNY Buffalo
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Christopher Wood, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Wood is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Wood works at Northwest Eye Physicians Ltd in Arlington Heights, IL. View the full address on Dr. Wood’s profile.

    Dr. Wood has seen patients for Eye Cancer, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Wood on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Wood speaks French, Polish and Spanish.

    117 patients have reviewed Dr. Wood. The overall rating for this provider is 4.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Wood.

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