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Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Dr. Daniel Alter, MD
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Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 63
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
32 years of experience
Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. Alter graduated from University of Illinois. Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL and has 32 years experience. Dr. Alter currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1. Dr. Alter has experience treating conditions like Retinal Telangiectasia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Alter received an average rating of 4.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Alter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alter also speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish. Dr. Alter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Telangiectasia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Telangiectasia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Telangiectasia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinoschisis
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dislocation of Lens
Floaters
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Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pars Planitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Melanoma
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Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
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Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cyclocryotherapy
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 Midwest Retina Consultants SC
    8901 Golf Rd Ste 206, Des Plaines, IL 60016
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  2. 2 Office
    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 730, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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  3. 3 Office
    5015 N Paulina St Ste 204, Chicago, IL 60640
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  4. 4 Office
    1100 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
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  5. 5 Advocate Medical Group Oncology
    1875 Dempster St Ste 640, Park Ridge, IL 60068
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4.1
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Sep 21, 2020
Dr. Alter did an excellent job of repairing my detached retina. He has a sort of distant bedside manner and does not always explain everything clearly. I do think he is an excellent doctor but has a personality you have to get used to for sure
— Sep 21, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Haitian Creole
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois
    1992
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Macneal Memorial Hospital Berwyn Illinois
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Daniel Alter, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alter's profile.

Dr. Alter frequently treats the following conditions: Retinal Telangiectasia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is affiliated with Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1.

Yes, Dr. Daniel Alter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

    800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL