Dr. Daniel Alter, MD
Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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8901 Golf Rd Ste 206 Des Plaines, IL 60016Compare Dr. Daniel Alter, MD with other Ophthalmologists near you
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Dr. Daniel Alter, MD is an ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General...read moreOphthalmology
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Macneal Memorial Hospital Berwyn Illinois
Internship HospitalUniversity Of Illinois At Urbana-champaign
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity Of Illinois College Of Medicine
1992University Of Illinois
Medical School, 1992
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89%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home5% higher than the national average
79%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well4% higher than the national average
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hospital awardsAmerica's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
77%Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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