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Summary
Dr. Melvyn Gerstein specializes in ophthalmology, bringing over six decades of medical expertise to eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System. With 61 years of experience in the field, Dr. Gerstein speaks Spanish, Polish, Arabic, and English to serve diverse patient communities.
Dr. Gerstein practices at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and maintains locations in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois. He focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration, vitreous hemorrhage, and dry eye syndrome. His practice offers comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients rate Dr. Gerstein 5.0 out of 5 on average for his care.
Dr. Gerstein practices at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center and maintains locations in Chicago and Evanston, Illinois. He focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration, vitreous hemorrhage, and dry eye syndrome. His practice offers comprehensive eye exams, retinal imaging, and optical coherence tomography to diagnose and monitor various eye conditions. Patients rate Dr. Gerstein 5.0 out of 5 on average for his care.
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Quick Facts
- 61 years of experience
- 8 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, Polish, Arabic, English
- University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
- 1 specialty
- 13 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 4 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Melvyn Allan Gerstein has 4 locationsGerstein Eye Institute
3042 W Peterson AveChicago, IL 60659 Tel: (773) 596-1245
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
Gerstein Eye Institute
3034 W Peterson AveChicago, IL 60659 Tel: (312) 973-3223
Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
WedClosed
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 61 Years of Experience | 15 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, Polish, Arabic, English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Chicago , IL | Downers Grove , IL | Chicago , IL | Lisle , IL |
| Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Melvyn Allan Gerstein
Medical Specialties
Dr. Melvyn Allan Gerstein has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Melvyn Allan Gerstein has the following 13 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
61 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Of Illinois Hospital & Health Sciences System
Medical School
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1965
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- Dr. Melvyn Gerstein speaks Spanish, Polish, Arabic, and English.
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- Dr. Melvyn Gerstein is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
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