Ophthalmology
The Department of Ophthalmology at UI Health has a historic legacy of unparalleled clinical care, outstanding education, and innovative research. For more than 150 years, we have been leaders in providing the most advanced care to patients with serious and complicated eye conditions. Home of Illinois Eye and Ear, we are the No. 1 referral destination for ophthalmologists in the region. Our nationally recognized subspecialty services and ophthalmologists are committed to treating and curing eye diseases, and we focus on training and developing the best and brightest students to be the next generation of eyecare leaders.
World Class Eye Care
Expert ophthalmologists at Illinois Eye & Ear at UI Health practice in a world class setting at UI Health’s new Specialty Care Building. From outpatient eye surgery to routine and complex visits, our experts provide eye care all in the same state-of-the-art building. .
Vision Correction Surgery (LASIK)
Illinois Eye & Ear at UI Health transforms vision with state-of-the-art laser vision correction procedures that can reduce your reliance on glasses or contact lenses. With the most advanced laser options in Chicago, our expert ophthalmologists guide you through your vision correction surgery needs, so you understand the best treatment that is right for you. Click here to learn more.
Meet the Department Head
Dr. R.V. Paul Chan is the head of the Department of Ophthalmology and director of the Pediatric Retina and Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Service at UI Health. His clinical practice focuses on vitreoretinal surgery and he is internationally renowned for his expertise in caring for children with ROP. His primary research interests focus on utilizing new technology and imaging techniques to better evaluate and manage children with retinal disease. Dr. Chan is the John H. Panton, MD Professor of Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois College of Medicine.
Our Eye Specialists
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Ahmad Aref, MD, MBA
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Nathalie Azar, MD
Ophthalmology -
Pooja Bhat, MD
Ophthalmology -
R. V. Paul Chan, MD, MSc, FACS
Ophthalmology -
Felix Chau, MD, BSE
Ophthalmology -
Maria Cortina, MD
Ophthalmology -
Kimberlee Curnyn, MD
Ophthalmology -
Jose de la Cruz, MD, MSc
Ophthalmology -
Ali Djalilian, MD
Ophthalmology -
Deepak Edward, MD
Ophthalmology -
Anil Gulati, MD
Ophthalmology -
Michael Heiferman, MD
Ophthalmology -
Robert Hyde, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Sandeep Jain, MD
Ophthalmology -
Brooke Johnson, DO
Ophthalmology -
Charlotte Joslin, OD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Lawrence Kaufman, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Yannek Leiderman, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Jennifer Lim, MD
Ophthalmology -
Ann-Marie Lobo, MD
Ophthalmology -
Peter MacIntosh, MD
Ophthalmology -
Daniel Maidana, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Benjamin Mathew, MD
Ophthalmology -
Timothy McMahon, OD
Ophthalmology -
William Mieler, MD
Ophthalmology -
Mehmet Mocan, MD
Ophthalmology -
Angelica Scanzera, OD, MPH
Ophthalmology -
Pete Setabutr, MD
Ophthalmology -
Ellen Shorter, OD
Ophthalmology -
Taylor Starnes, MD, PhD
Ophthalmology -
Joan Stelmack, OD, MPH
Ophthalmology -
Van "Ann" Tran, MD
Ophthalmology -
Elmer Tu, MD
Ophthalmology -
Lawrence Ulanski, MD
Ophthalmology -
Thasarat Vajaranant, MD, MHA
Ophthalmology -
Jacob Wilensky, MD
Ophthalmology -
Hannah Yoon, OD, MS
Ophthalmology
Contact Us
Our Locations
Specialty Care Building (SCB)
1009 S. Wood St.
Chicago, IL 60612
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Eye and Ear Infirmary (EEI)
1855 W. Taylor St.
Chicago, IL 60612
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Millennium Park Eye Center, Suite 410
30 N. Michigan Ave.
Chicago, IL 60602
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55th & Pulaski Health Collaborative
5525 S. Pulaski Road
Chicago, IL, 60629
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To request an appointment, please call 312.996.EYES (3937)
