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Dr. Alan Hefner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 83
Dr. Alan Hefner, MD
4.8 (77 Ratings)
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Dr. Alan Hefner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 83
Saint Charles, IL
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57 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Alan Hefner, MD works in Saint Charles, IL as an Ophthalmologist and has 57 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1967. At present, Dr. Hefner has received an average rating of 4.8 from patients and has been reviewed 77 times. Their office is not accepting new patients at this time. Dr. Hefner also speaks German. Dr. Hefner practices at Practice in Saint Charles, IL and has additional offices in Elgin, IL.

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  • BlueCare Direct HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    40W330 Lafox Rd Unit A, Saint Charles, IL 60175
    Monday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00
  2. 2 Office
    750 Fletcher Dr Ste 106, Elgin, IL 60123
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 20:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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4.8
Based on 77 Reviews
5 Stars (73)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Jul 09, 2020
Excellent. Over 40 years with Dr Hefner. Shocked when they rescheduled my annual appointment and said he had retired. He will be missed. He was the best.
Cindy — Jul 09, 2020
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About Me

Languages Spoken
German
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cataract Surgery
Ophthalmic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1967
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Cleveland Clinic
    1968
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Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, Dr. Hefner speaks German. See Dr. Hefner's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Hefner has a star rating of 4.8/5 and has been reviewed 77 times.

Dr. Hefner is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Hefner has been practicing as an Ophthalmologist for 57 years.

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