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Dr. Peter Veldman, MD

Cornea & External Diseases*
5.0 (4)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Peter Veldman, MD

Dr. Peter Veldman, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Cornea & External Diseases, has 16 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine and is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Veldman, completed a residency at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School. Patients rated Dr. Veldman an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Veldman works at Practice in Chicago, IL with other offices in Portland, OR and Boston, MA. 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. Veldman's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-3937
  2. 2
    University of Chicago Hospitals
    5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 824-0200
  3. 3
    Glaucoma Associates & Consultation LLC
    1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR 97210 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 413-7022
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
  4. 4
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 573-3938

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  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

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Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridoplasty
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
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Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
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Tear Duct Surgery
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Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
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    Specialties*
    • Cornea & External Diseases

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    Years of Experience
    • 16 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1205099298
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Devers Eye Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Residency
    Internship
    • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
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    Undergraduate School
    • University of Pennsylvania
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    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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