Experienced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. Emily A. Shepherd

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC
25 E Washington St, 
Chicago, IL 
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Experienced in Usher Syndrome
Aurora Healthcare
Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC
25 E Washington St, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Emily Shepherd is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shepherd is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. Her top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
 
Hospital Affiliations
Rush University Medical Center
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital - Chicago
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Kaiser Permanente
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Wellcare
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Locations

Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC
25 E Washington St, Chicago, IL 60602
Call: 312-726-4949

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

8 Total Publications

Timing of Epiretinal Membrane Surgery After Uncomplicated Retinal Detachment Repair.
Timing of Epiretinal Membrane Surgery After Uncomplicated Retinal Detachment Repair.
Journal: Journal of vitreoretinal diseases
Published: May 19, 2025
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    • Distinguished
    • Retinal Detachment
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    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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    • Endophthalmitis
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    • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
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    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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    • Cone Dystrophy
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