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Elmer Tu, MD, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL

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Ophthalmology Chicago, IL

Cataract Related, Cornea & External Disease, Refractive Surgery

Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, University of Illinois College of Medicine

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  • Office

    1855 W Taylor St
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-996-8937
    Fax+1 312-996-7770

Education & Training

  • University of Miami/Jackson Health System
    University of Miami/Jackson Health SystemFellowship, Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    University of Wisconsin Hospitals and ClinicsResidency, Ophthalmology, 1989 - 1992
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1988 - 1989
  • University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of Medicine
    University of Miami Leonard M. Miller School of MedicineClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1988 - 2026
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1993 - 2025
  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License 1994 - 2000
  • WI State Medical License
    WI State Medical License 1989 - 1995
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Secretariat Award American Academy of Ophthalmology
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Development, Validation, and Innovation in Ophthalmic Laser-Based Imaging  
    Frank Brodie, Natalie Afshari, Jennifer E Thorne, Albert Vitale, David Myung, Mark S Blumenkranz, Elmer Tu, David Sarraf, Glenn J Jaffe, Malvina Eydelman, JAMA Ophthalmology
  • Development, Validation, and Innovation in Ophthalmic Laser-Based Imaging  
    Frank Brodie, Natalie Afshari, Jennifer E Thorne, Albert Vitale, David Myung, Mark S Blumenkranz, Elmer Tu, David Sarraf, Glenn J Jaffe, Malvina Eydelman, JAMA Ophthalmology

Press Mentions

  • Sifi Receives Favorable Feedback from the Us Fda on Akantior® for the Treatment of Acanthamoeba Keratitis
    Sifi Receives Favorable Feedback from the Us Fda on Akantior® for the Treatment of Acanthamoeba KeratitisMay 16th, 2022
  • Slit Lamp Biomicroscope Workhorse Tool for Infectious Keratitis Diagnosis
    Slit Lamp Biomicroscope Workhorse Tool for Infectious Keratitis DiagnosisFebruary 6th, 2019

Professional Memberships