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Dr. Daniel Alter, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 64
Dr. Daniel Alter, MD
Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.
Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 64
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.
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About Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Dr. Alter graduated from University of Illinois. Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Alter has experience treating conditions like Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Telangiectasia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Alter's office accepts new patients. Dr. Alter also speaks Haitian Creole and Spanish. Dr. Alter is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasia
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Macular Hole
Retinoschisis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreous Surgery
Visual Field Defects
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Pars Planitis
Retinal Dystrophy
Floaters
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Dislocation of Lens
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Uveitis
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Iridocyclitis
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Neovascularization
Endophthalmitis
Acute Endophthalmitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Entropion
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Posterior Uveitis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Temporal Arteritis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cyclocryotherapy
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Iris Biopsy
Ocular Prosthetics
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Humana
  • HealthLink
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO

Where Dr. Daniel Alter, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Midwest Retina Consultants SC
    8901 Golf Rd Ste 206, Des Plaines, IL 60016
  2. 2 Office
    800 Biesterfield Rd Ste 730, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
  3. 3 Office
    5015 N Paulina St Ste 204, Chicago, IL 60640
  4. 4 Office
    1100 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005

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Meet Dr. Daniel Alter, MD

Languages Spoken
Haitian Creole
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Alter's Practice

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

Dr. Alter frequently treats the following conditions: Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Retinal Telangiectasia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vascular Occlusion and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Saint Alexius Medical Center, Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1, Northwest Community Hospital and Swedish Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Daniel Alter, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Illinois
    1992
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
  • Macneal Memorial Hospital Berwyn Illinois
Internship

Hospitals Where Dr. Daniel Alter, MD Practices

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

  • Saint Alexius Medical Center

    1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL

  • Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

    800 Biesterfield Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd, Arlington Heights, IL

  • Swedish Hospital

    5145 N California Ave, Chicago, IL

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