The 20 Best Strabismus Doctors Near Me in river forest, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 140 doctor with experience in Strabismus near river forest, IL. Of these, 109 are Experienced, 21 are Advanced and 10 are Distinguished.

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140 providers found
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1S260 Summit Ave, 
    Oakbrook Terrace, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    James Mcdonnell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. Dr. Mcdonnell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Oculomotor Apraxia Cogan Type, and Amblyopia. Dr. Mcdonnell is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology | Neurology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nicholas Volpe is an Ophthalmologist and a Neurologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Volpe is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Esotropia, and Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS or Lou Gehrig's Disease). Dr. Volpe is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Volpe is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    259 E Erie St Ste 2450, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahram Rahmani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rahmani is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microphthalmia, Strabismus, Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    675 W. North Ave., Suite 107, 
    Melrose Park, IL 
     (1.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Brad Anstadt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Melrose Park, Illinois. Dr. Anstadt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chalazion, Eyelid Bump, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Anstadt is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    West Suburban Eye Associates, LLC

    1 Erie Ct., Suite 6140, 
    Oak Park, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    David Springer is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Springer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract, and Uveitis. Dr. Springer is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Springer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    Kirk Eye Center ,SC

    3115 N Harlem Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kathleen Scarpulla is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Scarpulla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, and Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness. Dr. Scarpulla is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Scarpulla is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    UI Health Transplant Clinic

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

    Nathalie Azar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Azar is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Brown Syndrome, and Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kirk Eye Center

    7427 Lake St, 
    River Forest, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Scott Kirk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in River Forest, Illinois. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, Glaucoma, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kirk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kirk Eye Center - River Forest

    7427 Lake St, 
    River Forest, IL 
     (0.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Kent Kirk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in River Forest, Illinois. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Eyelid Bump, Chalazion, and Interstitial Keratitis. Dr. Kirk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    7740 W N Ave, 
    Elmwood Park, IL 
     (1.0 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Panton is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Elmwood Park, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Panton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage. Dr. Panton is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    McCarthy Eye Center SC

    7055 North Ave, 
    Oak Park, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Mccarthy is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Coloboma of Optic Papilla, Coloboma of Optic Nerve, Glaucoma, and Kallikrein Hypertension. Dr. Mccarthy is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    West Suburban Medical Center

    3 Erie Ct, 
    Oak Park, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Jane Bahk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Bahk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Interstitial Keratitis, and Uveitis. Dr. Bahk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Kirk Eye Center ,SC

    3115 N Harlem Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Carter Kirk is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kirk is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Blepharitis, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Kirk is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kirk is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Loretto Hospital

    645 S Central Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Mark Benjamin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Benjamin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Phacomatosis Pigmentokeratotica, Phacomatosis Pigmentovascularis, and Hypothalamic Hamartomas.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Specialists Of Chicago And Highland Park

    5600 W Addison St Ste 102, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Buranosky is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Buranosky is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Doyne Honeycomb Retinal Dystrophy, and Usher Syndrome. Dr. Buranosky is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Referral may be required

    Lawrence M. Kaufman, MD, PhD, SC

    2456 N. Western Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (7.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Lawrence Kaufman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaufman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Strabismus, Esotropia, Amblyopia, and Pentasomy X. Dr. Kaufman is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Kaufman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois Ophthalmology Consultants

    5201 South Willow Springs Road, Suite 450, 
    Lagrange, IL 
     (8.1 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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. 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 Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    2740 W. Foster Ave., Suite 301-Pro Plaza, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Troy Close is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Close is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Optic Nerve Atrophy, Glaucoma, Optic Atrophy Type 1, and Cataract. Dr. Close is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Close is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Gerstein Eye Institute

    3042 W Peterson Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (8.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Craig Gerstein is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gerstein is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Amblyopia, and Esotropia. Dr. Gerstein is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Gerstein is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Strabismus
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Carol Schmidt is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Schmidt is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Strabismus. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Astigmatism, Nearsightedness, Glaucoma, and Ocular Hypertension (OHT). Dr. Schmidt is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Schmidt is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Strabismus?

    Strabismus is a disorder in which both eyes do not line up in the same direction. Therefore, they do not look at the same object at the same time. The most common form of strabismus is known as "crossed eyes."

    When should I see a Strabismus doctor near river forest, 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 Strabismus doctor near river forest, 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 Strabismus doctors near river forest, 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 Strabismus doctors near river forest, 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 Strabismus doctor near river forest, 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 Strabismus doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Strabismus 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 Strabismus doctor near river forest, 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 Strabismus 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 Strabismus 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 Strabismus doctors near river forest, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Strabismus 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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