The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Merrionette Park, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 170 doctor with experience in Cataract near Merrionette Park, IL. Of these, 84 are Experienced, 67 are Advanced and 19 are Distinguished.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    David Lubeck is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Lubeck 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Lubeck is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Sayeda Ali is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Ali 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 Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Ali is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Ukrainian

    Andrew Lewicky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Lewicky 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 Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Lewicky is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Marruenda is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Marruenda is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Diabetic Retinopathy, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Marruenda is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chris Albanis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Albanis is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Blepharitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract. Dr. Albanis is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Linas A Sidrys, MD

    5706 111th St, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Lithuanian

    Linas Sidrys is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sidrys 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, Glaucoma, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Pterygium. Dr. Sidrys is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Family Eye Physicians, Ltd

    6201 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Rao is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Rao is rated as an Advanced 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 Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Cataract, Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta, and Cone Dystrophy. Dr. Rao is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract

    Family Eye Physicians, Ltd

    6201 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish

    Mohammad Khudari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Khudari is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Khudari is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists, SC

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Schmidt 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ema Avdagic is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Avdagic is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Avdagic is board certified in  .

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (0.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrea Useche is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Useche is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, and Blepharitis. Dr. Useche is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Retinal Vitreal Consultants, PC

    4429 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paulpoj Chiranand is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Chiranand is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Chiranand is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Retinal Vitreal Consultants, PC

    4429 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Shaun Ittiara is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ittiara is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Ittiara is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Retinal Vitreal Consultants, PC

    4429 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Liang is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Liang is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Glaucoma. Dr. Liang is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Eye Specialist Group, LLC

    4400 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jonathan Buka is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Buka 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, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Buka is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Ralph N Dado Jr, MD

    9621 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ralph Dado is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Dado is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Dado is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Family Eye Physicians, Ltd

    6201 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nicholas Chan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Chan 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, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Hyphema. Dr. Chan is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Family Eye Physicians, Ltd

    6201 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish

    Wassia Ahmed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hyphema, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Ahmed is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology

    Ticho Eye Associates

    10436 Southwest Hwy, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Laura Sanders is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Sanders is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Glaucoma. Dr. Sanders is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Midwest Eye Center, SC

    1700 E West Rd, 
    Calumet City, IL 
     (9.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vikrant Donthamsetti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Calumet City, Illinois. Dr. Donthamsetti is rated as a Distinguished 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 Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Donthamsetti is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology And Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, 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 Merrionette Park, 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 Merrionette Park, 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 Merrionette Park, 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 Merrionette Park, 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 Merrionette Park, 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 Merrionette Park, 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 Merrionette Park, 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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