Summary

Dr. Daniel Alter is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 34 years to caring for patients with eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. His extensive experience has made him particularly skilled in treating complex retinal conditions. Dr. Alter is fluent in Spanish and Korean, allowing him to serve diverse communities throughout the Chicago area.

Dr. Alter practices at multiple locations across Des Plaines, Arlington Heights, Elk Grove Village, Hoffman Estates, Chicago, and Park Ridge, Illinois. He maintains hospital affiliations with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers, and Ascension Saint Alexius. His expertise focuses on treating age-related macular degeneration and diabetic eye disease. He performs specialized procedures including retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to help diagnose and monitor eye conditions. Patients rate Dr. Alter 4.5 out of 5 stars for his care.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 34 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Korean
  • University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
  • 3 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 15 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 3 hospital affiliations
  • 8 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Daniel Christopher Alter has 8 locations

Midwest Retina Consultants Sc

8901 Golf Rd Ste 206Des Plaines, IL 60016
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Midwest Retina Consultants Sc

1100 W Central Rd Ste LL2Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Midwest Retina Consultants Sc

800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 730Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ascension Saint Alexius

1555 N Barrington RdHoffman Estates, IL 60169

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Ascension Alexian Brothers

800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007

Midwest Retina Consultants Sc

1555 Barrington Rd Ste 4500Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Midwest Retina Consultants Sc

7447 W Talcott Ave Ste 367Chicago, IL 60631
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. Daniel Christopher Alter, MDDr. Sunil Raichand, MDDr. Patricia Louise Davis, MDDr. Ahmed M Abdelsalam, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.5 
3.7 
4.5 
3.3 
34 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, Korean Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English
Des Plaines , ILDowners Grove , ILLisle , ILChicago , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University Of Alexandria
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Daniel Christopher Alter

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. Daniel Christopher Alter has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Daniel Christopher Alter has the following 15 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Other
  • Pediatrics
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

34 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1992

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Which hospitals is Dr. Daniel Alter affiliated with?
Dr. Daniel Alter is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension Alexian Brothers, and Ascension Saint Alexius.
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What languages does Dr. Daniel Alter speak?
Dr. Daniel Alter speaks Spanish and Korean.

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