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Dr. Elmer Y. Tu Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon in Chicago

Dr. Elmer Y. Tu

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Medical Education, Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Fellowship 2, Internship

Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon
38 Years Experience Overall

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Dr. Elmer Y. Tu is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and Ophthalmologist in Chicago 60657, Chicago and has an experience of 38 years in these fields. Dr. Elmer Y. Tu practices at in Chicago 60657, Chicago and Eye And Ear Infirmary in Chicago 60612, Chicago. He completed Fellowship from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital in 1992,Residency from University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in 1992 and Medical School from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1988. He is a member of Board of Directors of the Cornea Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Acquired Coloboma,Vision Screening,Cornea Transplant,Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Hypotony of Eye etc.

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Chicago 60657, Chicago

3115 N Broadway St, Chicago

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235 Surgeries & Treatments

Keratoplasty (Lamellar and Penetrating)

Keratoplasty (Lamellar and Penetrating)

Verisyse

Verisyse

External Eye Diseases and Infections

External Eye Diseases and Infections

Corneal and external disease management

Corneal and external disease management

DSEK - Corneal Transplantation

DSEK - Corneal Transplantation

cataract surgery with lens implant

cataract surgery with lens implant

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Q: Why do patients visit Dr. Elmer Y. Tu?

A: Patients frequently visit Dr. Elmer Y. Tu for Acquired Coloboma, Vision Screening, Cornea Transplant. To see more reasons visit the doctor's profile on Practo.

Q: What is Dr. Elmer Y. Tu's education qualification?

A: Dr. Elmer Y. Tu has the following qualifications - Medical Education, Medical School, Residency - ID, Fellowship 2, Fellowship 2, Internship.

Q: What does Dr. Elmer Y. Tu specialises in ?

A: Dr. Elmer Y. Tu specialises as Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon.

Q: How many years of experience does Dr. Elmer Y. Tu have?

A: Dr. Elmer Y. Tu has an overall experience of 38 years. View where has Dr. Elmer Y. Tu practiced in the past.

Q: Who is Dr. Elmer Y. Tu?

A: Dr. Elmer Y. Tu is a Ophthalmologist/ Eye Surgeon and Ophthalmologist in Chicago 60657, Chicago and has an experience of 38 years in these fields. Dr. Elmer Y. Tu practices at in Chicago 60657, Chicago and Eye And Ear Infirmary in Chicago 60612, Chicago. He completed Fellowship from Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital in 1992,Residency from University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics in 1992 and Medical School from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1988. He is a member of Board of Directors of the Cornea Society. Some of the services provided by the doctor are: Acquired Coloboma,Vision Screening,Cornea Transplant,Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy and Hypotony of Eye etc.. View more details about the doctor on Practo.

Services

Acquired Coloboma
Vision Screening
Cornea Transplant
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypotony of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Tenotomy
treating visual impairment and blindness
Paralytic Strabismus
LASIK
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Exotropia
Macular or Retinal Edema
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dry Eye Treatment

Awards and Recognitions

American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
American Academy of Ophthalmology Secretariat Award
Secretariat Award
Guide to America’s Top Ophthalmologists
Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors: 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025

Education

Medical Education - University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, 1988
Medical School - University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine, 1993
Residency - ID - University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics / University of Wisconsin, 1992

Memberships

Board of Directors of the Cornea Society

Registrations

036087171 Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation,
1730192436 National Provider Identifier (NPI),

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