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    Last Updated: 10/30/2025

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    MediFind found 41 doctor with experience in Blocked Tear Duct near Chicago, IL. Of these, 32 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    41 providers found
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      225 E Chicago Ave # 70, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Jennifer Rossen is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rossen is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Congenital Cataract, Ocular Albinism, Microphthalmia, and Microphthalmia Syndromic 9.

      Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1855 W Taylor St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Pete Setabutr is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Setabutr is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blocked Tear Duct, and Dacryoadenitis.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology

      Amjad Z Ahmad, MD, SC

      Chicago, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Amjad Ahmad is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ahmad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Blocked Tear Duct, Entropion, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Eyelid Bump.

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      Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      225 East Chicago Ave., Division Of Pediatric Opthalmology, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Bahram Rahmani is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Microphthalmia, Strabismus, Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      225 E Chicago Ave # 70, Ann & Robert H. Luries Children's Hospital Of Chicago, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Sudhi Kurup is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kurup is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Esotropia, Microphthalmia, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

      David A. Ramirez
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      7+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      David Ramirez is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Ramirez has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Papilledema, and Esotropia.

      Gary S. Lissner
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      51+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Gary Lissner is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lissner has been practicing medicine for over 51 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Progressive Hemifacial Atrophy, and Graves Disease.

      Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Advanced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology

      Cook County

      1901 W Harrison St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Paul Phelps is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Phelps is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Graves Disease, and Microvascular Decompression. Dr. Phelps is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      111 N Wabash Ave, Ste 1722, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (0.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Allen Putterman is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Putterman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Ectropion, Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, and Hepatic Hemangioma.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      2 Prudential Plaza, Suite 3175, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (0.5 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Stacy Symanski is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Symanski is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Blepharitis, and Blocked Tear Duct.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      225 E Chicago Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.1 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Brenda Bohnsack is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bohnsack is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Axenfeld-Rieger Syndrome, Peters Anomaly, Stickler Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Bohnsack is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      15+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Preeti Thyparampil is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Thyparampil has been practicing medicine for over 15 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Chalazion, and Eyelid Bump.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Liza Cohen is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cohen has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Drooping, Ptosis, Graves Disease, Horner Syndrome, and Tissue Biopsy.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1740 W Taylor St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Cantonese, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish
      Offers Telehealth

      Van Tran is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Thyroid Eye Disease, Turbinectomy, and Vaginectomy.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1855 W Taylor St, Mc648, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Peter Macintosh is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Macintosh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Increased Intracranial Pressure, Optic Neuritis, Eyelid Drooping, and Papilledema.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1855 W Taylor St, Mc648, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.3 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Kimberlee Curnyn is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Curnyn is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Blepharitis, Esotropia, and Cataract. Dr. Curnyn is currently accepting new patients.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      2300 Childrens Plz, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Hawke Yoon is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Yoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Hereditary Retinoblastoma, Strabismus, and Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      2300 N Childrens Plz, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (3.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, French

      Marilyn Mets is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mets is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. Her top areas of expertise are Retinoblastoma, Strabismus, Brown Syndrome, Amblyopia, and Trabeculectomy.

      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Experienced in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology

      Chicago Ophthalmology, PC

      Chicago, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Gregory Doren is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Doren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Eyelid Bump, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract.

      Noel D. Saks
      Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology
      Distinguished in Blocked Tear Duct
      Ophthalmology

      Eye Specialists Of Illinois, SC

      444 N Northwest Hwy, 
      Park Ridge, IL 
       (14.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish

      Noel Saks is an Ophthalmologist in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Saks is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Blocked Tear Duct. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, and Blocked Tear Duct.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Blocked Tear Duct?

      A blocked tear duct is a partial or complete blockage in the pathway that carries tears from the surface of the eye into the nose.

      When should I see a Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Chicago, 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Chicago, 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Chicago, 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Chicago, 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Chicago, 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Blocked Tear Duct 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctor near Chicago, 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 Blocked Tear Duct 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 Blocked Tear Duct 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctors near Chicago, IL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Blocked Tear Duct 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 Blocked Tear Duct doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Blocked Tear Duct 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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