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Dr. Gregory Nelson, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.5 (18)
Map Pin Small Arlington Heights, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Gregory Nelson, MD

Dr. Gregory Nelson, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Arlington Heights, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER and is affiliated with Ascension Alexian Brothers, Ascension Saint Alexius, Evanston Hospital and Northwest Community Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 4.5 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Suburban Associates In Ophthalmology in Arlington Heights, IL with other offices in Hoffman Estates, IL and Elk Grove Village, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Accommodation Disorders and Corneal Diseases along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan 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. Nelson's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Suburban Associates in Ophthalmology LLC
    1100 W Central Rd Ste 205, Arlington Heights, IL 60005 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 253-4040
  2. 2
    Amita Health Hoffman Estates
    1555 Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 253-4040
  3. 3
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    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 710, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 290-0202

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  • Ascension Alexian Brothers
  • Ascension Saint Alexius
  • Evanston Hospital
  • Northwest Community Hospital

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Eyelid Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Glaucoma
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
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Ocular Hypertension
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Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Diplopia
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Migraine
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Senile Cataracts
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Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Entropion
Exotropia
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
Esotropia
Eye Pain
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Nystagmus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1043221351
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER
    Medical Education
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    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Gregory Nelson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Nelson has seen patients for Eyelid Disorders, Accommodation Disorders and Corneal Diseases, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Nelson on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    18 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. The overall rating for this provider is 4.5. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Nelson.

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