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Dr. Douglas Zale, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Dr. Douglas Zale, MD
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Dr. Douglas Zale, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chesterton, IN.
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Dr. Douglas Zale, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 65
Chesterton, IN
Accepting new patients
39 years of experience
Dr. Douglas Zale, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chesterton, IN.

About

Dr. Zale graduated from Indiana University School of Medicine in 1986 and completed a residency at IU Health University. Dr. Douglas Zale, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chesterton, IN and has 39 years experience. Dr. Zale currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwest Health-Porter. Dr. Zale has experience treating conditions like Corneal Diseases, Eye Infections and Keratitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Zale received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 24 times. Dr. Zale's office accepts new patients. Dr. Zale is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Keratitis
Glaucoma
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Visual Field Defects
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Cataract Removal Surgery
Cyclocryotherapy
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Autoimmune Thyroid Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brain Disorders
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Choroideremia
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Equatorial Staphyloma
Eye Cancer
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Graves' Disease
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vascular Disease
Vitreous Abscess
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cyclodialysis
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Trabeculotomy Ab Externo
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

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  • American Republic
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  • Aetna
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  • Universal American
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Meritain Health
  • Health Net
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Locations

  1. 1 Zale Eye Center
    711 S Calumet Rd, Chesterton, IN 46304

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Based on 24 Reviews
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4 Stars (1)
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1 Star (5)

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Sep 10, 2022
I’ve been seeing Dr. Zale for years and always felt comfortable with my exams and glasses from there. Staff is efficient and very courteous.
— Sep 10, 2022
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Indiana University School of Medicine
    1986
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St Vincent
    1987
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • IU Health University
    1990
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Douglas Zale, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Zale's profile.

Dr. Zale frequently treats the following conditions: Corneal Diseases, Eye Infections and Keratitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Douglas Zale, MD is affiliated with Northwest Health-Porter.

Yes, Dr. Douglas Zale, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwest Health-Porter

    85 E US Highway 6, Valparaiso, IN