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Jacob Wilensky, MD, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL

JacobTWilenskyMD

Ophthalmology Chicago, IL

Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois College of Medicine

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  • Office

    1740 W Taylor St
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 866-600-2273
    Fax+1 312-413-8574

Education & Training

  • Tulane University
    Tulane UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1969 - 1972
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount SinaiInternship, Transitional Year, 1968 - 1969
  • Tulane University School of Medicine
    Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1968

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 1974 - 2026
  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 1973 - 1989
  • LA State Medical License
    LA State Medical License 1968 - 1986
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
  • Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
  • Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Grant Support

  • Advanced Glaucoma Intervention StudyNational Eye Institute1993–2000
  • University Of Illinois Advanced Glaucoma InterventionNational Eye Institute1989–1992
  • 5-Fluorouracil Filtering Surgery StudyNational Eye Institute1990–1991
  • Ophthalmic Research Center Core GrantNational Eye Institute1989
  • Argon Laser Trabeculoplasty Clinical TrialNational Eye Institute1985–1989
  • 5-Fluorouracil And Glaucoma Filtering SurgeryNational Eye Institute1985–1989
  • Natural History Of Angle-Closure Glaucoma SuspectsNational Eye Institute1986

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