
Dr. Rakhi Patil MD
Ophthalmologist
8901 W Golf Rd # 300 Des Plaines IL, 60016About
Dr. Rakhi Patil is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Plaines, IL. Dr. Patil specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Patil can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Patil can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Rush Med Coll of Rush Univ, Chicago Il 1999
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center 1999
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Migraine
- Chalazion
- Nearsightedness
- Conjunctivitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. Rakhi Patil MD's Practice location
Practice At 8901 W Golf Rd # 300
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