Overview
Brian S. Herst, MD, is an independent ophthalmologist at Ascension Illinois in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Herst diagnoses and treats adults and children with complex eye and vision conditions, such as cataracts, farsightedness, nearsightedness and astigmatism, glaucoma, and pink eye.
Dr. Herst is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Meibomianitis, and Dry Eye Syndrome.
Dr. Herst is board certified in The American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and American Board Of Ophthalmology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Herst is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
331 W Surf St, Ste 702, Chicago, IL 60657
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Brian S. Herst
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Brian S. Herst?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Brian S. Herst by calling their office at 773-525-8700. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Brian S. Herst a top-rated expert for Cataract?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Brian S. Herst is classified as an Advanced expert for Cataract, 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. Brian S. Herst specialize in?
While Dr. Brian S. Herst is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Cataract, Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. Brian S. Herst participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Brian S. Herst has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cataract. You can view a list of Dr. Brian S. Herst's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Brian S. Herst accept my insurance?
Dr. Brian S. Herst accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-525-8700 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
- Advanced
- CataractDr. Herst isAdvanced. Learn about Cataract.
- GlaucomaDr. Herst isAdvanced. Learn about Glaucoma.
- Experienced
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
- BlepharitisDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Blepharitis.
- ChalazionDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- Choroid Plexus CarcinomaDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Choroid Plexus Carcinoma.
- Diabetic RetinopathyDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Diabetic Retinopathy.
- Dry Eye SyndromeDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Dry Eye Syndrome.
- Eyelid BumpDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Eyelid Bump.
- Interstitial KeratitisDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Interstitial Keratitis.
- KeratoconusDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Keratoconus.
- Late-Onset Retinal DegenerationDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.
- MeibomianitisDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Meibomianitis.
- NeuroretinitisDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Neuroretinitis.
- Ocular Hypertension (OHT)Dr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Ocular Hypertension (OHT).
- Pigment-Dispersion SyndromeDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome.
- Retinal Artery OcclusionDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Retinal Artery Occlusion.
- StrabismusDr. Herst isExperienced. Learn about Strabismus.