Dr. Alam is an optometrist that grew up in Chicago, IL. She completed her undergraduate studies with Honors in Biological Sciences from the University of Illinois at Chicago and her Doctor of Optometry from the Illinois College of Optometry with a Clinical Excellence Award. She gained training in specialty contact lens fits and anterior segment disease at Chicago Cornea Consultants. Along with her… Read more ›
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois (Chicago) | Bachelors Degree | Bachelor of Science in Biology | 2006 |
| Illinois College of Podiatric Medicine | Doctorate | OD | 2013 |
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Member | American Optometric Association | 2009 - Present |
| Member | Illinois Optometric Association | 2013 - Present |
| Member | American Academy of Optometry | 2010 - Present |
Dr. Yasham Sharaf Alam, OD has not yet indicated the hospitals that she is affiliated with.
Pediatrics & low vision training at the Illinois Eye Institute, extensive training in ocular disease and advance care at the Jesse Brown VA and University of Chicago Medical Center & managing patients with glaucoma, macular degeneration, diabetic eye dis
Years In Practice: 12 (started in 2013)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Dr. Alam specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Traditional Medicine
Dr. Yasham Sharaf Alam, OD has not yet listed the medications that she commonly prescribes.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Unknown
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: No
