Ophthalmologists Accepting First Health in Chicago, IL

63 verified ophthalmologists in Chicago, 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, MD

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

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years105+ pubs

Cornea & External Disease

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+ years281+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

David Palmer, MD

Clinical Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years52+ pubs

Glaucoma

Debra Goldstein, MD

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

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years305+ pubs

Retina & VitreousUveitis & Ocular Immunology

Manjot Gill, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years116+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Paul Bryar, MD

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

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years96+ pubs

Retina & VitreousRefractive Surgery (LASIK)

Amani Fawzi, M.D.

Cyrus Tang and Lee Jampol Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL414+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Dimitra Skondra, MD

Chair of Research in the Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL20+ years150+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Bahram Rahmani, MD

Professor of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL54+ pubs

Retina & VitreousOculoplastic SurgeryPediatric Ophthalmology

Ramez Haddadin, MD

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL15+ years32+ pubs

Retina & VitreousCornea & External Disease

Jessica Kang, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL10+ years46+ pubs

Glaucoma

Anjum Koreishi, MD

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL15+ years30+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Carol Schmidt, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years

Andrew Lewicky, M.D.

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years9+ pubs

Cataract & Anterior Segment

Deepak Edward, M.D.

Professor of Ophthalmology and Pathology; Vice Chair, Education, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL195+ pubs

Glaucoma

Jeffrey Parnell, M.D.

Assistant Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years4+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Gary Lissner, MD

Associate Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years43+ pubs

Oculoplastic Surgery

Randy Bowen, MD

Assistant Professor, Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL10+ years46+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Thomas Bournias, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL30+ years5+ pubs

Retina & Vitreous

Katherine Brito, MD

Assistant Professor, Department of Ophthalmology

Ophthalmology

Chicago, IL20+ years

Pediatric Ophthalmology

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.

Are these ophthalmologists accepting new patients?

Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.

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