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Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 69
Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)
Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Streator, IL.
Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD
5.0 (1 Ratings)

Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 69
Streator, IL
Accepting new patients
44 years of experience
Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Streator, IL.

About Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD

Dr. Finkelstein graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Streator, IL and has 44 years experience. Dr. Finkelstein has experience treating conditions like Nearsightedness among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Finkelstein's office accepts new patients. Dr. Finkelstein is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Nearsightedness
Eye Pain
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Nearsightedness
Eye Pain
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Allergic Conjunctivitis
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Ectropion of Eyelid
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Dry Eyes
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Presbyopia
Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Eyelid Surgery
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Strabismus
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Eyelid Disorders
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Drusen
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Diabetic Cataracts
Astigmatism
Migraine
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Eye Cancer
Herpetic Keratitis
Glaucoma
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Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Hordeolum
Headache
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Farsightedness
Eye Infections
Chalazion
Macular Hole
Paralytic Strabismus
Stye
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Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Exotropia
Ocular Hypertension
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
Iridotomy
Blepharitis
Keratitis
Floaters
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Iridectomy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Lazy Eye
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acquired Coloboma
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Bell's Palsy
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Entropion
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Thyroid Eye Disease
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • BlueCard PPO
  • Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    Blueprint Health
    Blue Choice Select PPO
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Open Choice PPO
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
  • Blue PPO
  • Health Alliance HMO-POS
  • Health Alliance PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

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Sep 23, 2025
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Meet Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD

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Ophthalmology
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Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD is affiliated with OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1982
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Hospitals Where Dr. Gary Finkelstein, MD Practices

  • OSF Saint Elizabeth Medical Center

    1100 E Norris Dr, Ottawa, IL

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