Dr. Mark I. Golden, MD

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Mark I. Golden

10.0

Superb

Experience 4.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Specialties

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Procedures Performed

This doctor performs the following procedures:

  • Botox
  • Glaucoma Treatment
  • Laser Eye Surgery
  • Vision Correction

Insurance Accepted

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  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Humana
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Payment Types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • 312-291-9680
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  • Doctors For Visual Freedom Laser Center
    875 N. Michigan Ave.
    Suite 1550
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Office: 312-291-9680
    Fax: 312-291-9957
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Gender

Male

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

About Me

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Videos (1)

Care philosophy: Our patients always say that our practice is different from others that they visit. We believe that patients deserve to be seen one at a time. No waiting, no... more

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Patient Reviews

Average Patient Rating


5 star rating

“Life changing event”

Posted by: Jonathan, over 1 year ago.

Patient Review: I highly recommend Lasik surgery and specifically Dr. Mark Golden. While my vision was never terrible, I had to wear contact lenses or glasses in... more
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5 star rating

“Dr. Golden is fantastic!”

Posted by: Claudia, over 1 year ago.

Patient Review: When I first heard about LASIK I was skeptical. Also, the thought of having any type of eye surgery terrified me, but the more I talked to Dr. Golden,... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

1 endorsement


John Charles Galanis

Dr. Golden is one of the finest ophthalmologists I have ever had the pleasure of working with. He is an excellent diagnostician, a skilled surgeon,... more

Endorsement from doctor: John Galanis , St Louis (MO), Over 1 year ago

Résumé

 

License

28 years since Mark I. Golden was first licensed to practice.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Active 1998 10/19/2010
Illinois Active 1985 05/16/2012
Missouri Active 1984 08/19/2011
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We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this doctor.

Board Certification

Certification data provided by: American Board of Medical Specialties

Work Experience

Position Duration
Medical Director at Golden Eye Surgeons and Consultants 2009–present
Section Head of Ophthalmology at International College of Surgeons 2006–present
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Advanced Training

Training Specialty Hospital Completed
Residency Ophthalmology Saint Louis University Eye Institute (St Louis, MO) 1988
Internship Ophthalmology St. Johns Mercy Medical Center (Saint Louis, MO) 1985

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Saint Louis University School of Medicine MD - Doctor of Medicine 1984
University of Chicago Ophthalmology MS - Master of Science 1978
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Top LASIK Doctor The Best in Chicago Medicine 2011
Chief of Ophthalmology International College of Surgeons 2009

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Fellow International College of Surgeons 2005-present
Fellow American College of Surgeons 1992-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 186 Health Answers
3 Best Answers - chosen by asker
42 Answers marked "I agree" by other doctors
12 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 2 Health Guides
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Medical Photos

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Surgical complications caused by inaccurate scotopic preoperative pupillary measurement in cataract and lasik surgery: case report and review of the literature International Surgery 2006
Treatment and Prevention of Central Islands Review of Ophthalmology 1997
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
The Optics of Presbyopia Ophthalmology Section Annual Meeting 2006
The Pupil Controversy Ophthalmology Section Annual Meeting 2006
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