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Dr. Joseph Garber, MD

Ophthalmology*
4.3 (23)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joseph Garber, MD

Dr. Joseph Garber, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 31 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago. Patients rated Dr. Garber an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Garber works at University Ophthalmology Associates in Chicago, IL with other offices in Skokie, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Conjunctival Hemorrhage 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. Garber's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago
    331 W Surf St Ste 702, Chicago, IL 60657 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 525-8700
  2. 2
    Eye Physicians and Surgeons of Chicago
    4905 Old Orchard Ctr Ste 430, Skokie, IL 60077 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 674-8400

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Rush University Medical Center
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
  • Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
Lacrimal Gland Disorder

Treatment frequency



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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Mechanical Strabismus
Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    4.3
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    Based on 23 ratings
    Patient Ratings (23)
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    About Dr. Joseph Garber, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 31 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306910542
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Joseph Garber, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Garber is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Garber has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Garber has seen patients for Conjunctival Hemorrhage, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Garber on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    23 patients have reviewed Dr. Garber. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Garber.

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