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680 N Lake Shore DrSuite 1000Chicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-695-9797
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Summary
- Dr. Robert Wertz is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Jesse Brown VA Medical Center. He received his medical degree from McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and has been in practice 52 years. He is experienced in blepharoplasty and cataract and anterior segment. He has 6 publications and over 100 citings.
Education & Training
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityResidency, Ophthalmology, 1968 - 1971
- University of Cincinnati Medical Center Inc.Internship, Transitional Year, 1965 - 1966
- Northwestern University The Feinberg School of MedicineClass of 1965
Certifications & Licensure
- IL State Medical License 1968 - 2017
- American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons
- Fellow (FAAO) American Academy of Ophthalmology
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 22 citationsAqueous humor sCD44 concentration and visual field loss in primary open-angle glaucomaM. J. Nolan, Michael Giovingo, A.M. Miller, Robert D. Wertz, Robert Ritch
Journal of Glaucoma. 2007-08-01 - 28 citationsHypophosphorylation of aqueous humor sCD44 and primary open-angle glaucoma.Paul A. Knepper, A.M. Miller, John Choi, Robert D. Wertz, M. J. Nolan
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2005-08-01 - 38 citationsAqueous humor in primary open-angle glaucoma contains an increased level of CD44S.Paul A. Knepper, Chandra S K Mayanil, William Goossens, Robert D. Wertz, Cory Holgren
Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science. 2002-01-01
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