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Ophthalmologists Accepting First Health in Illinois

207 verified ophthalmologists in Illinois accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Cornea & External Disease, Retina & Vitreous, and Glaucoma. 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
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
David Palmer

David Palmer, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Kevin King

Kevin King, MD

Ophthalmology

Geneva, IL30+ years
Bradley Smith

Bradley Smith, MD

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

Ophthalmology

Mt Vernon, IL20+ years
Debra Goldstein

Debra Goldstein, MD

Magerstadt Professor of Ophthalmology and Director of Uveitis Service, Department of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Manjot Gill

Manjot Gill, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Mei Zhou

Mei Zhou, MD

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL10+ years
Robert Pearlman

Robert Pearlman, MD

Clinical Instructor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Sycamore, IL20+ years
Paul Bryar

Paul Bryar, MD

Vice Chair of Clinical Operations, Department of Ophthalmology; Professor, Ophthalmology and Pathology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years
James Katz

James Katz, MD

Medical Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery

Ophthalmology

Des Plaines, IL30+ years
Amani Fawzi

Amani Fawzi, M.D.

Cyrus Tang and Lee Jampol Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL
Mark Lucarelli

Mark Lucarelli, MD

Richard K. Dortzbach Professor of Ophthalmic Facial Plastic Surgery

Ophthalmology

Rockford, IL30+ years
Dimitra Skondra

Dimitra Skondra, MD

Chair of Research in the Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Bahram Rahmani

Bahram Rahmani, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL
John Pak

John Pak, MD

Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery Specialist

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL20+ years
Michelle Kron-Gray

Michelle Kron-Gray, MD, PHD

Ophthalmology

Wheaton, IL10+ years
Nicholas Engelbrecht

Nicholas Engelbrecht, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Ophthalmology

Mt Vernon, IL30+ years
Andrew Berman

Andrew Berman, MD

Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Skokie, IL30+ years
Jon Ruderman

Jon Ruderman, MD

Ophthalmology

Chicage, IL30+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these ophthalmologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these ophthalmologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a ophthalmologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Cornea & External Disease, Retina & Vitreous, and Glaucoma. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.