The 20 Best Cataract Doctors Near Me in orland park, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 93 doctor with experience in Cataract near orland park, IL. Of these, 45 are Advanced, 38 are Experienced and 10 are Distinguished.

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    Dr Matthew E Schmidt And Associates Ophthalmologists, SC

    7600 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    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.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Retina & Macula Associates, PC

    6320 W 159th St, 
    Oak Forest, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rama Jager is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Forest, Illinois. Dr. Jager is rated as an Advanced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Jager is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Retina & Macula Associates, PC

    6320 W 159th St, 
    Oak Forest, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, German, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Harit Bhatt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Forest, Illinois. Dr. Bhatt is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Bhatt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Bhatt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Seth Kaplan is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Kaplan 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, Chalazion, and Hyphema. Dr. Kaplan is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Office

    15300 West Ave Ste 315, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (1.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christopher Farley is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Farley is rated as an Advanced 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 Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, Cataract, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Farley is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    7600 W College Dr Ste 9, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Abkhaz, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Park is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cervical Myelopathy, Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Park is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Todd S. Kirk MDSc

    13303 S Ridgeland Ave Unit B, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Todd Kirk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kirk 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, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Amblyopia, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stephen G. Krates DO PC

    7340 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Stephen Krates is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Krates 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, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Krates is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Krates Eye Centers

    7340 W College Dr, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nickolas Katsoulakis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Katsoulakis is rated as an Advanced 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, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Dry Eye Syndrome. Dr. Katsoulakis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Retina & Macula Associates, PC

    6320 W 159th St, 
    Oak Forest, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Veeral Sheth is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Forest, Illinois. Dr. Sheth is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sheth is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Sheth is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (4.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Martin Joffe is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Joffe is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cataract. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Sjogren Syndrome, and Increased Intracranial Pressure. Dr. Joffe is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (8.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Ukrainian
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Lewicky is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    5201 South Willow Springs Road, Suite 450, 
    Lagrange, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    11845 Southwest Hwy # 10-12, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Dangles is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Dangles is rated as an Experienced 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, Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Advanced Retinal Institute Inc.

    7808 W College Dr Ste 1NW, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Calvin Grant is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Grant is rated as an Experienced 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 Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Endophthalmitis.

    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Retina & Macula Associates, PC

    6320 W 159th St, 
    Oak Forest, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Saagar Pandit is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Forest, Illinois. Dr. Pandit is rated as an Experienced 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 Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Pandit is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pandit is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Linas A Sidrys, MD

    5706 111th St, 
    Chicago Ridge, IL 
     (6.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Lithuanian
    Accepting New Patients

    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. Dr. Sidrys is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, Ste H, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Korey is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Korey 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 Glaucoma, Cataract, Neuroretinitis, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Korey is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Korey is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Thomas John Vision Institute

    10315 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (7.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    Thomas John is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. John 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 Dry Eye Syndrome, Glaucoma, Cataract, Osteotomy, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. John is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. John is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract
    Advanced in Cataract
    Referral may be required

    Southwest Eye Center, SC

    3330 W 177th St, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
     (9.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Bhagvanji Meghpara is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Meghpara is rated as an Advanced 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 Kallikrein Hypertension, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma. Dr. Meghpara is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Ophthalmology And Otolaryngology - Head And Neck Surgery, Ophthalmology and Ophthalmology. Dr. Meghpara 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 orland 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 orland 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 orland 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 orland 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 orland 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 orland 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 orland 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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