Overview
Babu Ponakala is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Westmont, Illinois.
Dr. Ponakala is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Interstitial Keratitis.
Dr. Ponakala is currently accepting new patients.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
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Locations
409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Babu N. Ponakala
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Babu N. Ponakala?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Babu N. Ponakala by calling their office at 630-964-9800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Babu N. Ponakala a top-rated expert for Glaucoma?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Babu N. Ponakala is classified as an Distinguished expert for Glaucoma, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Babu N. Ponakala specialize in?
While Dr. Babu N. Ponakala is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Glaucoma, Cataract, and Blepharitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Babu N. Ponakala accept my insurance?
Dr. Babu N. Ponakala accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 630-964-9800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- GlaucomaDr. Ponakala isDistinguished. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Advanced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)Dr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
- BlepharitisDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- CataractDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- ChalazionDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- MeibomianitisDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Subconjunctival HemorrhageDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.
- UveitisDr. Ponakala isAdvanced. Learn about Uveitis.
- Experienced
- Allergic ConjunctivitisDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Allergic Conjunctivitis.
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)Dr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- EntropionDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Entropion.
- Kallikrein HypertensionDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Kallikrein Hypertension.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- PingueculaDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Pinguecula.
- PresbyopiaDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Presbyopia.
- PterygiumDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about Pterygium.
- X-Linked Juvenile RetinoschisisDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis.
- X-Linked Retinal DysplasiaDr. Ponakala isExperienced. Learn about X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia.