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Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.1 (10)
Map Pin Small Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Des Plaines, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 32 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Illinois and is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers. Patients rated Dr. Alter an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Alter works at Practice in Des Plaines, IL with other offices in Chicago, IL, Arlington Heights, IL and Elk Grove Village, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy 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. Alter's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Midwest Retina Consultants Sc
    8901 Golf Rd Ste 206, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 698-6300
  2. 2
    Office
    5015 N Paulina St Ste 204, Chicago, IL 60640 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 698-6300
  3. 3
    Office
    1100 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 394-3933
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    Office
    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 730, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 394-3933

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  • Ascension Alexian Brothers

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Floaters
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
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Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diplopia
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Drusen
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Pain
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 32 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Haitian Creole and Spanish
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    NPI Number
    • 1033184528
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Macneal Memorial Hospital Berwyn Illinois
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Alter is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Alter has seen patients for Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Alter on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    Dr. Alter speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish.

    10 patients have reviewed Dr. Alter. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Alter.

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