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Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 56
Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD
4.7 (3 Ratings)
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Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Merrillville, IN.
Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD
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Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 56
Merrillville, IN
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Merrillville, IN.

About

Dr. Pelzek graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1996 and completed a residency at Johns Hopkins University-Wilmer Eye Institute. Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Merrillville, IN and has 30 years experience. Dr. Pelzek currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Franciscan Health Munster and Advocate Trinity Hospital. Dr. Pelzek has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Telangiectasia, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular Hole and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pelzek received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Pelzek's office accepts new patients. Dr. Pelzek also speaks Spanish. Dr. Pelzek is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinal Telangiectasia
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular Hole
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Contusion of the Eyeball
Eyeball Contusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Vitreous Surgery
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Purulent Endophthalmitis
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Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Dislocation of Lens
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Optic Neuritis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Retinal Ischemia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Eye Infections
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Posterior Uveitis
Chorioretinal Scars
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Retinal Neovascularization
Floaters
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Autoimmune Diseases
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Melanoma
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Cataracts
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Dry Eyes
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Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hyphema
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Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Migraine
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Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Edema
Retinal Tear
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Fluorscein Angiography
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Indocyanine Green Angiography
Laser Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Pneumatic Retinopexy
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Scleral Buckling
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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  • Medicare
  • WellPoint

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Patient Reviews
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
Dec 01, 2022
Dr Pelzek provided fast, detailed info about my mother's situation. The staff were hard-working and scheduled our necessary tests and surgery promptly.
Maria Gonzalez — Dec 01, 2022
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Languages Spoken
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pelzek's profile.

Dr. Pelzek frequently treats the following conditions: Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Telangiectasia, Vitreous Hemorrhage, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular Hole and Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD is affiliated with Franciscan Health Munster and Advocate Trinity Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
    1996
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • St. Luke's Medical Center
    1997
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Johns Hopkins University-Wilmer Eye Institute
    2000
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Southern California-Doheny Eye Institute
    2002
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Franciscan Health Munster

    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN

  • Advocate Trinity Hospital

    2320 E 93rd St, Chicago, IL

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