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Dr. Peter Veldman, MD

Dr. Peter Veldman, MD

Cornea & External Diseases*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Peter Veldman, MD is a cornea & external diseases ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 2008. He is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 5 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (5 reviews)

Practice

5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
(773) 702-3937

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Veldman specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Veldman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Veldman

4.6

5 ratings, 1 with written review
5 Star
80%
80%
4 Star
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3 Star
20%
20%
2 Star
0%
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1 Star
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Peter Veldman is a member of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service at Mass. Eye and Ear and has a special focus in lamellar, or partial thickness, corneal transplantation procedures. The most advanced of these partial thickness techniques,...read more

  • Cornea & External Diseases

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Devers Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2014

  • Chief Residency- Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/harvard Medical School

    2013

  • Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary/harvard Medical School

    Residency Hospital, 2012

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Internship Hospital, 2009

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2008

  • University Of Pennsylvania

    Undergraduate School, 2004

  • University Of Pennsylvania Perelman School Of Medicine

    Undergraduate School, 2004
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

University of Chicago Medical Center5841 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
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University of Chicago Hospitals5758 S Maryland Ave Chicago, IL 60637
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Practice

Massachusetts Eye and Ear243 Charles St Boston, MA 02114
3

Practice

Office150 Harvester Dr Ste 300 Burr Ridge, IL 60527
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave
    Chicago, IL 60637
    Recipient of 30
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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

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

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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