Michelle M. Kron-Gray, MD, PhD

Ophthalmologist

Dr. Michelle M. Kron-Gray is an Ophthalmologist in Wheaton, IL with special training and skill in performing eye exams, diagnosing and treating eye disease, prescribing medications and performing eye surgery. As an Ophthalmologist, Michelle M. Kron-Gray, MD, PhD performs eye exams, vision care, eye disease diagnosis and treatment, and eye surgery. Ophthalmology is the diagnosis and treatment of all eye and visual ailments including vision services (glasses and contacts) and surgery, as well as the prevention of medical eye disorders. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Ophthalmologists include amblyopia (lazy eye), astigmatism, cataracts, conjunctivitis, diabetic retinopathy, dry eye, eye cancer, glaucoma, hyperopia, macular degeneration, myopia, presbyopia, retinal detachment, strabismus, and uveitis. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Ophthalmologists include eye exams, blepharoplasty, intraoccular lens, laser eye surgery, and photodynamic therapy.

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologist

Dr. Michelle M. Kron-Gray is a Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologist in Wheaton, IL with special training and skill in managing anesthesia care for critical care patients of all ages. As a Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologist, Michelle M. Kron-Gray, MD, PhD performs anesthesia care in an intensive care unit or other emergency care department. Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiology is administration of anesthesia to critically ill or injured patients during surgery. Significant diseases and conditions treated by Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologists include heart disease, gall bladder infection, appendicitis, cirrhosis, cancer, and major trauma. Medical tests, procedures and therapies provided by Critical Care Medicine Anesthesiologists include cardiac surgery, cholecystectomy, colectomy, appendectomy, and organ transplantation.

An anesthesiologist, who specializes in critical care medicine diagnoses, treats and supports patients with multiple organ dysfunction. This specialist may have administrative responsibilities for intensive care units and may also facilitate and coordinate patient care among the primary physician, the critical care staff and other specialists.