Specialty Clinics & Services

Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus

This service offers general pediatric eye care, including general exams for newborns and children up to18 years of age, and specialty clinics serving rare and unusual children's eye disorders, including glaucoma, genetics, neurocutaneous, and neuro-ophthalmology. The service specializes in all diseases where the eyes are not aligned properly - from babies to senior citizens.

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Hours and Phone Numbers:
Clinic Hours: Monday- Friday 9:00 - 5:00
Appointment Desk Phone: (312) 996-6599, (312) 996-8450
Fax Number: (312) 413-4916

Physicians:
Nathalie F Azar, MD (Director)
Kimberly Curnyn, MD
Lawrence Kaufman, MD
Alexander Khammar, MD
Yuri Kim, MD
Cereesa Longest, MD
Marilyn Miller, MD
Benjamin Ticho, MD

Address: University of Illinois at Chicago,
Eye and Ear Infirmary
1855 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612 [Directions]
Room number: 2.05

Things to bring with you for your appointment:
Name, Address and Phone Number of your referring physician
Photo Identification
HMO Authorization
Insurance card
Names and dosages of any current medications
Glasses/Contact Lenses/Prosthesis
List of prior eye surgeries

Insurance information: We accept Medicare Assignment and participate in many managed care contracts (HMO/PPO) View List

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