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Dr. Elmer Tu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Elmer Tu, MD
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Dr. Elmer Tu, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Elmer Tu, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Elmer Tu, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Elmer Tu, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 36 years experience. They graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1988 and completed a residency at University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Riverside Medical Center and UI Health. Dr. Tu has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects and Corneal Ulcer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Tu received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Tu is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Ulcer
Visual Field Defects
Cornea Surgery
Corneal Ulcer
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eyelid Surgery
Pterygium Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Scleritis
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Marfan Syndrome
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Trachoma
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Biopsy of Cornea
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Coreoplasty
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Sclera
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Relaxing Corneal Incisions
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
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    Medica Choice
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    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    1855 W Taylor St Rm 3164, Chicago, IL 60612
  2. 2 University of Illinois Chicago Physician Group (uicpg)
    1801 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL 60612
  3. 3 Ui Health Urology Clinic
    1009 S Wood St, Chicago, IL 60612

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Feb 24, 2024
My ophthalmology group referred me to Dr. Tu for his expertise in treating corneal ulcers and candida infections of the eye. He is matter of fact, friendly and reassuring. His credentials for treatment of my specific cornea problem are sterling and his manner is confidence inspiring.
Deloris Axelrod — Feb 24, 2024
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Biography
  • Dr. Elmer Tu, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1988. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
    1988
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Evanston Hospital
    1989
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
    1992
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Bascom Palmer Eye Institute Anne Bates Leach Eye Hospital
    1992
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Dr. Tu frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects and Corneal Ulcer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Elmer Tu, MD is affiliated with Riverside Medical Center and UI Health.

Yes, Dr. Elmer Tu, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riverside Medical Center

    350 N Wall St, Kankakee, IL

  • UI Health

    1740 W Taylor St, Chicago, IL