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Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 54
Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD
3.1 (12 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 54
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
28 years of experience
 

Overview

Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD works in Merrillville, IN as a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist and has 28 years experience.

They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1996. Dr. Pelzek completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University-Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Pelzek has has worked on more claims relating to Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy than other providers in the area. At present, Dr. Pelzek has received an average rating of 3.1 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. They are affiliated with Advocate Trinity Hospital. They are accepting new patients. Dr. Pelzek also speaks Spanish. Dr. Pelzek practices at Practice in Merrillville, IN and has additional offices in Munster, IN, Joliet, IL and Oak Lawn, IL.

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Locations

  1. 1 Retina Associates PC
    8679 Connecticut St Ste A, Merrillville, IN 46410
  2. 2 Office
    931 Ridge Rd Ste H, Munster, IN 46321
  3. 3 Office
    963 N 129th Infantry Dr Ste 130, Joliet, IL 60435
  4. 4 Retina Vitreous Associates PC
    4930 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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Oct 23, 2023
Dr Pelzek has taken care of my uncle's retina problems for years now. He saved his sight when it worsened to legal blindness. He always explained the tests and treatments to us. We keep going back because we trust him and his wonderful staff
Martha R — Oct 23, 2023
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • St. Luke's Medical Center
    1997
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University-Wilmer Eye Institute
    2000
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California-Doheny Eye Institute
    2002
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Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Pelzek accepts Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Pelzek accepts here.

Dr. Pelzek frequently sees patients for Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Retinopathy.

Yes, Dr. Pelzek speaks Spanish. See Dr. Pelzek's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Pelzek has a star rating of 3.1/5 and has been reviewed 12 times.

Dr. Pelzek is board certified in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Pelzek has been practicing as a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist for 28 years.

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Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

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