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 fter
receiving his Doctor of Medicine degree from Northwestern University
School of Medicine in 1967, Dr. Hefner was selected to serve a one-year
rotating surgical internship at the Cleveland Clinic, where he also
served his residency in Ophthalmology from 1968 to 1971. Having
demonstrated excellence in all academic and clinical areas, the
doctor was granted his Board Certification from the American Board
of Ophthalmology in 1973.
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Following
a two-year tour of duty in the United States Naval Reserve Medical
Corps, where he served as a Lieutenant Commander and Ophthalmologist
at the Naval Hospital in Charleston, Dr. Hefner returned to the
St. Charles area to open his private practice.
Deeply committed to bringing his patients the most effective medical
and surgical procedures available, Dr. Hefner routinely pursues
continuing medical education programs as an active member of the
American Academy of Ophthalmology; American Society of Cataract
and Refractive Surgeons; Contact Lens Association of Ophthalmologists;
and the Chicago Ophthalmological Society. He is frequently invited
to speak to local community groups about eye health.
Making their home in St. Charles, the doctor and his wife, Jean,
enjoy spending time with family and friends.
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Ophthalmology
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Sub-Specialty
Cataract Specialist |
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B.S.
Elmhurst College 1963 |
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M.D.
Northwestern University 1967 |
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Completed
a residency at the Cleveland Clinic in 1971 |
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Board
certified in 1973 |
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Lieutenant
Commander, US Naval Reserve Medical Corps, at the Naval Hospital
in Charleston, SC |
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On
staff: Provena St. Joseph, Sherman Hospital, Delnor-Community
Hospital and Valley Ambulatory Surgical Center |
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American
Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons |
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American
Academy of Ophthalmology |
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"My
goal is to provide excellent medical, surgical and family eye
care in a warm caring environment" |
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Comprehensive
Ophtalmology (Including diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma
and diabetic retinopathy). |
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No
Stitch Cataract Surgery |
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