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Dr. Christopher Wood, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Christopher Wood, MD
4.7 (127 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Wood, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL.
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Dr. Christopher Wood, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Arlington Heights, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Wood, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL.

About

Dr. Wood graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 1994 and completed a residency at Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.Dr. Christopher Wood, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Arlington Heights, IL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Wood currently practices at Northwest Eye Physicians Ltd and are affiliated with Saint Alexius Medical Center and Northwest Community Hospital. Dr. Wood has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness, Eye Cancer and Benign Neoplasm of Eye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Wood received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 127 times. Dr. Wood's office accepts new patients. Dr. Wood also speaks French, Polish and Spanish. Dr. Wood is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blepharitis
Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Presbyopia
Tear Duct Disorders
Accommodation Disorders
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Senile Cataracts
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Brow Ptosis
Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Eye Infections
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Strabismus
Stye
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Excision of Chalazion
Eyelid Surgery
Glaucoma Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Brain Disorders
Cancer
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Cataract Surgery Complications
Chorioretinitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Scar
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Eyelid Lesions
Headache
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Hypotony of Eye
Iridocyclitis
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Miosis
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Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Posterior Vitreous Detachment
Retina Diseases
Retinal Hemorrhage
Squamous Blepharitis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Diseases
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Clear Lens Surgery With Multifocal Implants
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Treatment
Coreoplasty
Cornea Surgery
Diabetes Eye Care
Dry Macular Degeneration Management
Eye Exams for Glasses
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Femtosecond Laser-Assisted Cataract Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Medical Therapy
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Green Light Laser Procedure
Intense Pulse Light
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Laser Cataract Surgery
LASIK
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Lens Implant Surgery
LenSx Laser Assisted Cataract Surgery
Medical and Surgical Management of Glaucoma
Multifocal Contact Lens Treatment
Optomap® Retinal Exam
Phacoemulsification
Premium Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Ptosis (Eyelids) Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Toric Intraocular Lens Implantation
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Laser Surgery
YAG Laser Therapy for the Anterior Segment
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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    Curative PPO
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  • Blue Card PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Aetna

Locations

  1. 1 Arlington Heights Office
    1588 N Arlington Heights Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60004

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wood
4.7
Based on 127 Reviews
5 Stars (117)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (8)

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Dec 20, 2024
He’s treated numerous eye conditions over the years with the state-of-the-art expertise and tools! His staff is courteous and efficient!
— Dec 20, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
French
Polish
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • SUNY Buffalo
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Rochester University Strong Memorial Hospital
    1995
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1998
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Wood, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Wood's profile.

Dr. Wood frequently treats the following conditions: Nearsightedness, Eye Cancer and Benign Neoplasm of Eye. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Wood, MD is affiliated with Saint Alexius Medical Center and Northwest Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Wood, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Saint Alexius Medical Center

    1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL