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Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD

Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Merrillville, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1996. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Munster. He is accepting new patients.

3.2 Star Rating
Based on 13 reviews 3.2 Star Rating (13 reviews)

Practice

8679 Connecticut St Ste A Merrillville, IN 46410
(219) 769-9022

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pelzek specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Quiet Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is quiet. • See hospitals
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. • See reviews
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Dr. Pelzek's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pelzek

3.2

13 ratings, 6 with a written review
5 Star
46%
46%
4 Star
8%
8%
3 Star
8%
8%
2 Star
0%
0%
1 Star
38%
38%

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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Zach – Dec 18, 2024
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 13, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Martha R – Oct 23, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mar 31, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
Helpful
Maria Gonzalez – Dec 01, 2022
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
9 people found this helpful
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Sharon F Flynn Hollander – Jul 02, 2021
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About Me

biography

Dr. Christopher Pelzek, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Merrillville, IN and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 1996. He is affiliated with Franciscan Health Munster. He is accepting new patients.

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • University Of Southern California-doheny Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2002

  • Johns Hopkins University-wilmer Eye Institute

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • St. Luke's Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1997

  • University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine And Public Health

    Medical School, 1996

  • University Of Wisconsin

    Undergraduate School, 1991
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Retina Associates PC8679 Connecticut St Ste A Merrillville, IN 46410
1
Office931 Ridge Rd Ste H Munster, IN 46321
2

Practice

Retina Vitreous Associates PC4930 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453
3

Practice

Office963 N 129th Infantry Dr Ste 130 Joliet, IL 60435
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Franciscan Health Munster

    701 Superior Ave
    Munster, IN 46321
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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