The 20 Best Hereditary Keratitis Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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The 20 Best Hereditary Keratitis Doctors near Chicago, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 22 doctor with experience in Hereditary Keratitis near Chicago, IL. Of these, 18 are Experienced and 4 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    10+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ravi Shah is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.

    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    University Optical

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

    Maria Cortina is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cortina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Aniridia, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Kirk Eye Center ,SC

    3115 N Harlem Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Carter Kirk is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Corneal Transplant.

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    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Robert O Graham MDSc

    711 W North Ave Ste 206, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Graham is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Graham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Allergic Conjunctivitis, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD), and Cataract.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joel Sugar is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sugar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Keratoconus, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Fuchs Dystrophy, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    UI Health Transplant Clinic

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Elmer Tu is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Tu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Amebiasis, Keratoconus, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    University Optical

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

    Sandeep Jain is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jain is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Dry Eye Syndrome, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    University Optical

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

    Ali Djalilian is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Djalilian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Aniridia, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    1855 W Taylor St Ste 2142, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mehmet Mocan is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mocan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Eyelid Drooping, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    General Surgery

    Chicago Oculofacial Plastic Surgery S.C.

    2001 N Halsted St Ste 200, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Paul Phelps is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Phelps is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Entropion, Ptosis, Eyelid Drooping, Graves Disease, and Microvascular Decompression.

    Robert Fantus
    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology | Transplant Surgery
    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology | Transplant Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (13.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Fantus, MD, an ophthalmologist and cornea specialist at Endeavor Health, treats a wide range of eye conditions and performs cataract and corneal surgeries. He combines clinical care with precision surgical techniques to improve vision and quality of life for his patients. Dr. Fantus values communication and aims to ensure patients clearly understand their condition and care plan. Dr. Fantus is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Interstitial Keratitis, Meibomianitis, Blepharitis, and Cataract.

    Sayeda F. Ali
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

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

    Sayeda Ali is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Ali is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Glaucoma.

    David M. Lubeck
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

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

    David Lubeck is an Ophthalmologist in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Lubeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James Reidy is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Reidy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Fuchs Dystrophy, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asim Farooq is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Farooq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Cogan's Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter Veldman is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Veldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Panton Eye Center

    7740 W N Ave, 
    Elmwood Park, IL 
     (9.8 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Panton is an Ophthalmologist in Elmwood Park, Illinois. Dr. Panton has been practicing medicine for over 44 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Panton is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Roshni Vasaiwala is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Vasaiwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Cataract, Hereditary Keratitis, Cicatricial Pemphigoid, and Interstitial Keratitis.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Charles Bouchard is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bouchard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. His top areas of expertise are Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant.

    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Hereditary Keratitis
    Ophthalmology

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Meenakshi Chaku is an Ophthalmologist in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Chaku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Hereditary Keratitis. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract Removal, and Tissue Biopsy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Hereditary Keratitis?

    Hereditary keratitis is characterised by opacification and vascularisation of the cornea, often associated with macula hypoplasia.

    When should I see a Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Hereditary Keratitis 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 Hereditary Keratitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Hereditary Keratitis 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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