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Cataract Surgery Specialists in Illinois

34 verified specialists treating cataract surgery are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Chicago, Northbrook, and Skokie. Common hospital affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, and Northwestern Medicine.

Surendra Basti

Surendra Basti, MD

Professor, Ophthalmology; Vice Chair of Clinical Innovation, Department of Ophthalmology; Director of Cataract Service, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Lisa Rosenberg

Lisa Rosenberg, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Private Practice, University Eye Specialists

Ophthalmology

Northbrook, IL30+ years
Glaucoma
Angelo Tanna

Angelo Tanna, MD

Vice Chair, Department of Ophthalmology; Director of Glaucoma; Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Retina & VitreousGlaucoma
Robert Feder

Robert Feder, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology; Vice Chair of Education, Department of Ophthalmology; Director of Cornea Service

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Cornea & External DiseaseRefractive Surgery (LASIK)
Anjali Hawkins

Anjali Hawkins, MD

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Glaucoma
Andrew Berman

Andrew Berman, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Skokie, IL30+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery
Sheridan Lam

Sheridan Lam, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Lombard, IL30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Jessica Kang

Jessica Kang, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Glaucoma
Christopher Farley

Christopher Farley, MD

Ophthalmology

Palos Heights, IL20+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Andrew Lewicky

Andrew Lewicky, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Mark Dikopf

Mark Dikopf, M.D.

Glaucoma Specialist

Ophthalmology

Arlington Heights, IL10+ years
Glaucoma
Saima Jalal

Saima Jalal, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Elgin, IL20+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Steven Lafayette

Steven Lafayette, MD

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL20+ years
Cataract & Anterior Segment
Patricia Davis

Patricia Davis, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Lisle, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Masud Malik

Masud Malik, MD

Ophthalmology

Rockford, IL30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Jeremy Wingard

Jeremy Wingard, MD

Ophthalmology

Bartlett, IL15+ years
Glaucoma
Catharine Crockett

Catharine Crockett, MD

Medical Director, Eversight Eye Bank

Ophthalmology

Bloomington, IL30+ years
Lawrence Gans

Lawrence Gans, M.D.

Medical Director of SureVision Eye Centers

Ophthalmology

Alton, IL30+ years
Cornea & External Disease
Michael Weisberg

Michael Weisberg, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Northbrook, IL20+ years
Brian Heffelfinger

Brian Heffelfinger, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Saint Charles, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of cataract surgery specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Cataract Surgery as a clinical focus area and whose practice state is Illinois. Providers are ordered by composite score (research output, peer recognition, frequency of care, and outcomes signals).
What should I look for when choosing a cataract surgery specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to cataract surgery. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these cataract surgery specialists accepting new patients in Illinois?
Profile detail on availability and accepted insurance varies. Open a specific provider profile to see what they've published about new-patient access, insurance accepted, and typical wait times.
What is Cataract Surgery?
Cataract Surgery is a clinical focus area covered by the specialists listed here. Each provider profile describes their training, sub-specialties, and the conditions they regularly treat — open a profile for the most authoritative description of how that specific physician approaches cataract surgery care.