Ophthalmology
Brian Heffelfinger, M.D.
Ophthalmology
Saint Charles, IL
Brian L. Heffelfinger, M.D., is a board-certified ophthalmologist with a subspecialty focus in glaucoma, practicing primarily in Saint Charles, Illinois, at Fox Valley Ophthalmology. He treats a range of conditions including cataract, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration (ARMD), late-onset retinal degeneration, dry eye syndrome, tear duct disorders, and lacrimal gland disorders, with particular expertise in managing glaucoma patients and performing cataract surg
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Rush Medical College (MD, 1995)
- Residency: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Medical Center (Ophthalmology, 1999)
- Fellowship: Northwestern University (Glaucoma, 2000)
Peer Recognition
2026
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
GlaucomaCataract SurgeryCorneal TransplantationOculoplastic SurgeryDry Eye Syndrome
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Aurora Health
- Ascension Saint Mary - Chicago
- Northwestern Medicine Delnor Hospital
- AMITA St. Joseph Hospital
- Advocate Sherman Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice