Summary

Dr. Walter Jay has practiced ophthalmology for 50 years and is affiliated with Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital. Dr. Jay completed a residency at University of Chicago Medicine and sees patients in Maywood, Illinois. He speaks English and Spanish. Patients on Vitals rate Dr. Jay 4.67 out of 5.

Overview based on verified provider data

Quick Facts

  • 4.7
  • 50 years of experience
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University Of Chicago Medicine
  • 1 specialty
  • 17 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.7 
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50 Years of Experience 39 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 Arabic, English, Spanish Speaks English, Spanish
Maywood , ILDowners Grove , ILChicago , ILLisle , IL
Med School: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE Med School: University Of Alexandria Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Walter M Jay

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Medical Specialties

Dr. Walter M Jay has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Walter M Jay has the following 17 areas of expertise

  • Aphakia
  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Endophthalmitis
  • Eye Diseases
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Movement Disorders (Ocular Motility)
  • Eye Pain
  • Giant Cell Arteritis
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmoplegia
  • Optic Nerve Diseases
  • Vision Disorders
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

50 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at University Of Chicago Medicine.

Medical School

Graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO DIVISION OF THE BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES THE PRITZKER SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 1976.

NPI Number

Dr. Jay's NPI number is 1609840735.

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Dr. Walter Jay speaks English and Spanish.
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