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Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD
3.1 (13 Ratings)
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Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 68
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
43 years of experience
Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has 43 years experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center and University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics. Dr. Kaufman has experience treating conditions like Lazy Eye, Visual Field Defects and Strabismus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kaufman received an average rating of 3.1/5 from patients and has been reviewed 13 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Kaufman also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Lazy Eye
Visual Field Defects
Strabismus
Lazy Eye
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Visual Field Defects
Strabismus
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Progressive High Myopia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Stye
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Anisocoria
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Brown Syndrome
Cataract
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Chronic Conjunctivitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Duane Retraction Syndrome
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
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Eyeball Contusion
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Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Cataract
Keratitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
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    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
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Locations

  1. 1 Lawrence M. Kaufman M.D. PH.D. SC
    2456 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647
  2. 2 University Optical
    1855 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. 3 UI Health Urology Clinic
    1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612
  4. 4 University of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (Uicpg)
    1801 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612

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3.1
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4 Stars (0)
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1 Star (5)

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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1981
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kaufman's profile.

Dr. Kaufman frequently treats the following conditions: Lazy Eye, Visual Field Defects and Strabismus. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD is affiliated with Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago, Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center and University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics.

Yes, Dr. Lawrence Kaufman, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    836 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL

  • Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

    2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL

  • University of Illinois Hospital and Clinics

    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL