The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in Washington, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 630 doctor with experience in Cataract near Washington, IL. Of these, 261 are Experienced, 244 are Advanced, 123 are Distinguished and 2 are Elite.

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    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. John L. Chu
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. John L. Chu
    Ophthalmology
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    Advocate Medical Group Ophthalmology/Optometry

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    630-264-8800
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish
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    John Chu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Chu 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 Meibomianitis. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Chu is currently accepting new patients.

    Elite in Cataract

    Dr. Kamran M. Riaz
    Ophthalmology
    Elite in Cataract

    Dr. Kamran M. Riaz
    Ophthalmology
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    Dean McGee Eye Institute

    1604 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    405-271-6060
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
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    Kamran Riaz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Riaz is rated as an Elite 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 Cataract, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Riaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    708-216-3408
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Charles Bouchard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bouchard is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Bouchard is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Medical Eye Services LTD.

    48 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    847-662-4016
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Rachael Greenberg is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Greenberg 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, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Blepharitis. Dr. Greenberg is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Meenakshi Chaku
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Meenakshi Chaku
    Ophthalmology
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    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    888-584-7888
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Kashmiri, Louisiana Creole French
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    Meenakshi Chaku is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Chaku is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract Removal, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Chaku is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Dmitry Pyatetsky
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Dmitry Pyatetsky
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-8150
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Russian, Spanish
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    Dmitry Pyatetsky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pyatetsky 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 Episcleritis, Scleritis, Cataract, and Uveitis. Dr. Pyatetsky is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Pyatetsky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David J. Palmer
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. David J. Palmer
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-8150
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    David Palmer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Palmer 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, Congenital Cataract, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Palmer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Palmer is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Brian D. Proctor
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Brian D. Proctor
    Ophthalmology
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    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    5201 South Willow Springs Road, Suite 450, 
    Lagrange, IL 
    708-531-1601
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Brian Proctor is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lagrange, Illinois. Dr. Proctor 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, Glaucoma, Scleritis, and Chalazion. Dr. Proctor is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Daniel J. Green
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Daniel J. Green
    Ophthalmology
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    Medical Eye Services LTD.

    48 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    847-662-4016
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel Green is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Green 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 Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Episcleritis, and Eyelid Bump. Dr. Green is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
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    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    708-216-4705
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Roshni Vasaiwala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Vasaiwala 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 Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Vasaiwala is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Bradley E. Ruff
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Bradley E. Ruff
    Ophthalmology
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    Grayslake Outpatient Center

    1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 185, 
    Grayslake, IL 
    847-535-6440
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Bradley Ruff is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Grayslake, Illinois. Dr. Ruff 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, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Taylor W. Starnes
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Taylor W. Starnes
    Ophthalmology
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    UI Health Transplant Clinic

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-996-3937
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Taylor Starnes is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Starnes 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Lisa S. Thompson
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract

    Dr. Lisa S. Thompson
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Medical Eye Services LTD.

    48 S Greenleaf St, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    847-735-0500
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Offers Telehealth

    Lisa Thompson is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Thompson is rated as an Advanced 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 Strabismus, Diabetic Retinopathy, Glaucoma, and Cataract. Dr. Thompson is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Surendra Basti
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Surendra Basti
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    312-695-8150
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Surendra Basti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Basti 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, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Basti is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Basti is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. David M. Lubeck
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. David M. Lubeck
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    2640 183rd St, 
    Homewood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish
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    David Lubeck is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Lubeck is rated as a Distinguished 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 Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lubeck is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Evan C. Pike
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Evan C. Pike
    Ophthalmology
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    Illinois Eye Center

    93 Eastgate Drive, 
    Washington, IL 
    309-243-2400
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Evan Pike is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Washington, Illinois. Dr. Pike is rated as a Distinguished 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 Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Cataract. Dr. Pike is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pike is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Distinguished in Cataract
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    Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists, SC

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
    708-361-0010
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    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. Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Lawrence D. Wolin
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Lawrence D. Wolin
    Ophthalmology
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    Lawrence Wolin, MD, SC

    1602 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    847-255-3515
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
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    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. Dr. Wolin is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Madhu S. Gorla
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Madhu S. Gorla
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Glaucoma Consultants, Ltd.

    1725 W. Harrison St., Suite 928, 
    Chicago, IL 
    847-510-6000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Madhu Gorla is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gorla is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Gorla is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gorla is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Paras R. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract

    Dr. Paras R. Shah
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
    224-251-2020
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Paras Shah is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sjogren Syndrome, Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Shah is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 do I find the best Cataract doctor near Washington, IL?

    You can find a Cataract doctor in any of the 10 largest U.S. cities by clicking below:

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    How does MediFind rank Cataract doctors near Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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 Washington, 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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