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Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD
4.7 (27 Ratings)
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Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Berwyn, IL.
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Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Berwyn, IL
Accepting new patients
18 years of experience
Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Berwyn, IL.

About

Dr. Amde graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES. Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Berwyn, IL and has 18 years experience. Dr. Amde currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Macneal Hospital. Dr. Amde has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Amde received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 27 times. Dr. Amde's office accepts new patients. Dr. Amde also speaks Amharic. Dr. Amde is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Macular Hole
Retinal Hemorrhage
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Tumor
Blepharitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blocked Tear Duct
Blurred Vision
Brain Disorders
Brawny Scleritis
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Eye Disease
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma - Iridogoniodysgenesia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Sarcoidosis
Staphyloma Posticum
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Vision Impairment
Vision Loss
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Exams
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Diabetic Eye Exam
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyeglasses
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Physical Examination
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Retinal Testing
Soft Contact Lenses
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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Locations

  1. 1 Ronald S Weiss MD SC
    4401 S Harlem Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 788-3400
  2. 2 Office
    2315 E 93rd St Ste 400, Chicago, IL 60617
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 374-1144
  3. 3 Macneal Hospital
    3249 Oak Park Ave, Berwyn, IL 60402
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 484-8500
  4. 4 Midwest Eye Centers-Calumet City
    1700 E West Rd, Calumet City, IL 60409
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 891-3330

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4.7
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Sep 14, 2023
Knowledgeable man. Does appropriate testing every visit then tells you what he finds. Answers questions clearly. Could not ask for a better eye doctor.
— Sep 14, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Amharic
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES
    2006
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Board Certifications

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

Dr. Amde frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD is affiliated with Macneal Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Macneal Hospital

    3249 Oak Park Ave, Berwyn, IL