Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD
Ophthalmology*•Male•Age 73
Ophthalmology*
Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Loves Park, IL and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1977. He is affiliated with OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.
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4105 N Perryville Rd Loves Park, IL 61111Accepting new patients
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| 4 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 3 Star | 3% | 3% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 13% | 13% |
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Yavitz to family and friends is 4.40625 out of 5
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care philosophy
We combine state of the art testing with precision surgery and always lead with compassion.Our patients are treated like family. Instead of using an answering service, Dr. Yavitz gives every patient 24/7 access to his personal cell...read more
biography
Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Dr. Yavitz knew he wanted to become an eye surgeon from high school on. His father, an insurance broker, had very poor vision and required three different pairs of glasses to function at different tasks. He hoped...read moreOphthalmology
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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University Ca Sf Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Newton Wellesley Hosp, Internal Medicine
Residency HospitalUniversity Calif
Fellowship Hospital, 1982Newton Wellesley
Internship Hospital, 1978Harvard Medical School
Medical School, 1977Haverford College
Undergraduate School, 1973
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: closed
- Sun: closed
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- Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm
- Sun: closed
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84%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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