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Dr. Richard Grostern, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Richard Grostern, MD
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Dr. Richard Grostern, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Richard Grostern, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience
Dr. Richard Grostern, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Grostern graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School in 1995 and completed a residency at Rush Presby St Lukes.Dr. Richard Grostern, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has 29 years experience. Dr. Grostern currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. At present, Dr. Grostern received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 7 times. Dr. Grostern's office accepts new patients. Dr. Grostern also speaks French and Spanish. Dr. Grostern is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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Locations

  1. 1 Univ. Ophthalmology Associates LTD.
    1725 W Harrison St Ste 918, Chicago, IL 60612
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 942-2734
  2. 2 Office
    5750 Old Orchard Rd Ste 500, Skokie, IL 60077
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 677-8989

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Dec 05, 2019
Great doctor!!!
Susan Dolan — Dec 05, 2019
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Languages Spoken
French
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1995
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Rush Presby St Lukes
    1996
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Rush Presby St Lukes
    1999
Residency Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Grostern, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Grostern's profile.

Dr. Richard Grostern, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Richard Grostern, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL