The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Elgin, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 82 doctor with experience in Cataract near Elgin, IL. Of these, 39 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 11 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Simpson Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC

    650 Spring Hill Ring Rd, 
    West Dundee, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Melchionna is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Dundee, Illinois. Dr. Melchionna is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Entropion. Dr. Melchionna is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Chicago Eye Surgeons

    2371 Bowes Rd, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jasmeet Dhaliwal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Dhaliwal is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cataract, and Periorbital Cellulitis. Dr. Dhaliwal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract

    Ophthalmology Associates, Ltd

    1670 Capital St, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Evelyn Ackermann is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Ackermann is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, Optic Nerve Atrophy, and Presbyopia. Dr. Ackermann is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates, Ltd

    1670 Capital St, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Seigle is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Seigle is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Chalazion, Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Seigle is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Simpson Eye Physicians & Surgeons, PLLC

    650 Spring Hill Ring Rd, 
    West Dundee, IL 
     (4.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Guzman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in West Dundee, Illinois. Dr. Guzman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Guzman is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology And Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract

    Fox Valley Ophthalmology, Ltd

    40W330 LaFox Rd, 
    St Charles, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Brian Heffelfinger is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Heffelfinger is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Heffelfinger is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Fox Valley Ophthalmology, Ltd

    40W330 LaFox Rd, 
    St Charles, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Lucas Wendel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Wendel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Wendel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Fox Valley Ophthalmology, Ltd

    40W330 LaFox Rd, 
    St Charles, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Eric Quartetti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Quartetti is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Epicanthal Folds. Dr. Quartetti is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Fox Valley Ophthalmology, Ltd

    40W330 LaFox Rd, 
    St Charles, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Offers Telehealth

    Saima Jalal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Jalal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Glaucoma. Dr. Jalal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Eye Center

    720 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Boris Dilman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Dilman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Optic Nerve Atrophy. Dr. Dilman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence Wolin, MD, SC

    1602 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Wolin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Wolin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Wolin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates LTD.

    1670 Capital St Ste 100, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Griess is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Griess is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Astigmatism.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Associates LTD.

    1670 Capital St Ste 100, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (6.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sara Vegh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Vegh is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Nearsightedness, and Meibomianitis.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1555 N Barrington Rd Ste 120, 
    Hoffman Estates, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Cabin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. Dr. Cabin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Astigmatism.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Mercyhealth Whispering Point-Algonquin

    1494 Merchant Dr, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (8.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maureen Richards is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Richards is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Eyelid Bump, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Health Institute, SC

    2320 Huntington Dr N, 
    Algonquin, IL 
     (9.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashmi Kapur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Kapur is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Kapur is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Reiff Eye Center LTD

    1435 N Randall Rd Ste 102, 
    Elgin, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Reiff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Reiff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Fox Valley Ophthalmology, Ltd

    40W330 LaFox Rd, 
    St Charles, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Christy Harvey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in St Charles, Illinois. Dr. Harvey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Sorsby Fundus Dystrophy, and Leber Congenital Amaurosis. Dr. Harvey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    0S036 Church St Ste 200, 
    Winfield, IL 
     (13.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    15+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Sachin Jain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Winfield, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 15 years. Dr. Jain is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Vitrectomy, and Splenectomy. Dr. Jain is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified).

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Northwest Eye Center

    280 Memorial Ct, 
    Crystal Lake, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Edward Dolezal is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Crystal Lake, Illinois. Dr. Dolezal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Interstitial Keratitis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Dolezal is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract?

    A cataract is a clouding of the lens of the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract doctor near Elgin, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract doctor near Elgin, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Elgin, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract doctors near Elgin, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract doctor near Elgin, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract doctor near Elgin, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract doctors near Elgin, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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