
Dr. Lana M Rifkin MD
Ophthalmologist
675 N Saint Clair St Nmh Dept Of Ophthalm Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Lana Rifkin is an ophthalmologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Rifkin specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Rifkin 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. Rifkin 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.
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