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Diabetic Retinopathy Specialists in Illinois

102 verified specialists treating diabetic retinopathy are listed for Illinois. Coverage is strongest around Chicago, Wheaton, and Mt Vernon. 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
Seenu Hariprasad

Seenu Hariprasad, MD

Shui-Chin Lee Endowed Professor and Chair, Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science; Ophthalmologist-in-Chief; Chief, Vitreoretinal Service; Director, Fellowship in the Diseases and Surgery of the Retina, Macula, and Vitreous

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Mark Daily

Mark Daily, M. D.

Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology, Loyola University-Stritch School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL
Retina & Vitreous
Mathew Maccumber

Mathew Maccumber, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology; Director of Research, Department of Ophthalmology, Rush University Medical Center; Director of Clinical Research, Illinois Retina Associates

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Bradley Smith

Bradley Smith, MD

Instructor in Clinical Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, Washington University School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Mt Vernon, IL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Olga German

Olga German, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Geneva, IL10+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Michael Blair

Michael Blair, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Des Plaines, IL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Manjot Gill

Manjot Gill, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Robert Pearlman

Robert Pearlman, MD

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Sycamore, IL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Amani Fawzi

Amani Fawzi, M.D.

Cyrus Tang and Lee Jampol Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL
Retina & Vitreous
Ramanath Bhandari

Ramanath Bhandari, MD

Vitreoretinal Specialist

Ophthalmology

Springfield, IL15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Nicholas Engelbrecht

Nicholas Engelbrecht, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Ophthalmology

Mt Vernon, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Andrew Berman

Andrew Berman, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Skokie, IL30+ years
Oculoplastic Surgery
Brian Larsen

Brian Larsen, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Lombard, IL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Ankit Desai

Ankit Desai, M.D.

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Henry Ford Hospital and Saint Louis University

Ophthalmology

Plainfield, IL15+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Michael Altaweel

Michael Altaweel, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology; Retina Service Chief; Vitreoretinal Surgery Fellowship Director

Ophthalmology

Freeport, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Tamara Wyse

Tamara Wyse, MD

Ophthalmology

Northbrook, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Veeral Sheth

Veeral Sheth, M.D.

Partner and Director of Clinical Trials

Ophthalmology

Oak Forest, IL20+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Kamal Kishore

Kamal Kishore, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Peoria, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous
Alice Lyon

Alice Lyon, MD

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Retina & Vitreous

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Frequently Asked Questions

How is this list of diabetic retinopathy specialists in Illinois built?
This page includes physicians in Convene Health's public directory whose profile lists Diabetic Retinopathy 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 diabetic retinopathy specialist in Illinois?
Start with clinical fit. Compare credentials, hospital affiliations, years of experience, and how the profile describes their approach to diabetic retinopathy. Many of these specialists are concentrated in major medical centers — drill into a specific city below to see who's nearest you.
Are these diabetic retinopathy 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 Diabetic Retinopathy?
Diabetic Retinopathy 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 diabetic retinopathy care.