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Dr. Peter Veldman, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 43
Dr. Peter Veldman, MD
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Dr. Peter Veldman, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Peter Veldman, MD

Cornea & External Diseases* Age 43
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
16 years of experience
Dr. Peter Veldman, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Veldman graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2008 and completed a residency at Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School.Dr. Peter Veldman, MD is a Cornea & External Diseases Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has 16 years experience. Dr. Veldman currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Veldman has experience treating conditions like Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Eye Infections and Corneal Diseases among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Veldman received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Veldman's office accepts new patients. Dr. Veldman is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Eye Infections
Corneal Diseases
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Cataract
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Exotropia
Floaters
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Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Scar
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Miosis
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Mydriasis
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Squamous Blepharitis
Staphyloma Posticum
Ulcer
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Conjunctivoplasty
Coreoplasty
Descemet Membrane Endothelial Keratoplasty (DMEK)
Descemet's Stripping Automated Endothelial Keratoplasty (DSAEK)
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
  • Regence Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Health Net
  • United Healthcare
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • First Choice Health
  • Premera Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)

Locations

  1. 1 University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-3937
  2. 2 University of Chicago Hospitals
    5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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  3. 3 Office
    150 Harvester Dr Ste 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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  4. 4 Massachusetts Eye and Ear
    243 Charles St, Boston, MA 02114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (617) 573-3938
  5. 5 Mark A Terry MD PC
    1040 NW 22nd Ave Ste 200, Portland, OR 97210
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (503) 413-7022
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.6
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Patient Reviews
Oct 01, 2016
Dr Veldman performed a corneal DMEK corneal transplant. He is a very skilled, compassionate surgeon. He is superb. I would highly recommend him to anyone.
— Oct 01, 2016
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Specialties*
Cornea & External Diseases
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    2008
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Albert Einstein College of Medicine
    2009
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    2012
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Devers Eye Institute
    2014
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Peter Veldman, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Veldman's profile.

Dr. Veldman frequently treats the following conditions: Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Eye Infections and Corneal Diseases. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Peter Veldman, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Peter Veldman, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL