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Surendra Basti

Ophthalmology

Surendra Basti, MD

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

Chicago, IL

Surendra Basti, MD, is a distinguished ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL. With over 35 years of experience, he serves as Professor of Ophthalmology, Vice Chair of Clinical Innovation, and Director of Cataract Service in the Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Basti treats a wide range of conditions including corneal diseases, ulcers and infections, keratoconus, dry eye, diabetic retinopathy,

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35+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

  • Kasturba Medical College Mangalore, Manipal University — M.D., 1987
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University / Northwestern Memorial Hospital — Residency, Ophthalmology, 2000-2003
  • Baylor College of Medicine — Fellowship, Cornea & Refractive Surgery, 2003-2004
  • Ascension Illinois/St. Francis Hospital — Internship, 1999-2000

Peer Recognition

  • Best Doctors in AmericaBest Doctor

    2007-2024 (18 years)

  • Castle ConnollyTop Doctor

    2017-2026 (10 years)

  • Chicago MagazineTop Doctor

    2021-2022, 2024-2025 (4 years)

  • Modern Luxury ChicagoTop Doctor

    2023

  • SurgeryTop Doctor

    2021

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Cornea & External Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Corneal DiseaseCorneal TransplantationKeratoconusDry Eye DiseaseCataract SurgeryRefractive SurgeryGlaucoma

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
  • Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
  • Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program

Languages

Hindi, Konkani, English

Experience

35+ years in practice