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Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD
4.6 (41 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 57
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

 

Overview

Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD works in Elgin, IL as an Ophthalmologist.
They are board certified in Ophthalmology and graduated from Cornell University Medical Center New York Ny. Dr. Alvi completed a residency at University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago. At present, Dr. Alvi has received an average rating of 4.6 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. They are affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital. Their office accepts new patients and has telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvi also speaks Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. Dr. Alvi practices at Practice in Elgin, IL.

Offers Telehealth

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Friendly Staff

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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Dental
  • United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Signature Medical Associates SC
    1710 N Randall Rd Ste 200, Elgin, IL 60123
  2. 2 Office
    1750 N Randall Rd Ste 200, Elgin, IL 60123

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4.6
Based on 41 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
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1 Star (4)

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Oct 24, 2018
Dr Alvi and the staff were all very friendly. Dr. Alvi took time to explain about my condition.
— Oct 24, 2018
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Cornell University Medical Center New York Ny
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana University
Fellowship Hospital

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Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD accepts new patients on Medical News Today.

Dr. Alvi accepts Aetna, American Enterprise Group and American Republic as well as many others. See all of the insurances Dr. Alvi accepts here.

Yes, Dr. Alvi speaks Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. See Dr. Alvi's profile on MedicalNewsToday for more information.

Dr. Alvi has a star rating of 4.6/5 and has been reviewed 41 times.

Dr. Alvi is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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