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Summary
Dr. Shorter graduated from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2009. She works in CHICAGO, IL and specializes in Optometry. Dr. Shorter is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital.
Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY
- 1 specialty
- 2 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Dr. Ellen S Shorter has 2 locationsIllinois Eye And Ear Infirmary At Ui Health
1009 S WOOD STCHICAGO, IL 60612 Tel: (312) 996-6660
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Ellen S Shorter, MD | Dr. Celina Lewis | Dr. Edward Koutnik, MD | Dr. Efren Alejandro Gomez, MD |
| Optometry | Optometry | Optometry | Optometry |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 17 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| CHICAGO , IL | Calumet City , IL | Calumet City , IL | Whiting , IN |
| Med School: ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY | Med School: Illinois College of Optometry | ||
Current Profile | View Profile | View Profile | View Profile |
Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ellen S Shorter
Medical Specialties
Dr. Ellen S Shorter has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ellen S Shorter has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
Dr. Ellen S Shorter holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Doctor Of Optometry with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from ILLINOIS COLLEGE OF OPTOMETRY in 2009.
NPI Number
Dr. Shorter's NPI number is 1588894695.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ellen S Shorter affiliated with?
- Dr. Ellen S Shorter is affiliated with University Of Illinois Hospital.
- How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ellen S Shorter?
- You can find contact information for Dr. Ellen S Shorter here on Vitals.
- Where is Dr. Ellen S Shorter's office located?
- Dr. Ellen S Shorter's office is located at 1009 S WOOD ST, CHICAGO, IL, 60612.
- Does Dr. Ellen S Shorter accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
- Dr. Ellen S Shorter has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Does Dr. Ellen S Shorter accept my insurance?
- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ellen S Shorter accepts on their Vitals profile.
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