Expertise in
2
conditions
Expertise in
2
conditions
John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Catherine Thomas is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 10 years.

Dr. Thomas is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Retinal Vein Occlusion, Glaucoma, and Trabeculectomy.

She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 3 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Year

2016

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in IL

Hospital Affiliations

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Female

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Locations

John H. Stroger JR. Hospital of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Other Locations
David J. Palmer M.D. S.C.
259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611

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.


3 Total Publications

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Catherine Thomas

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You can book an appointment with Dr. Catherine Thomas by calling their office at 312-633-7292. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Catherine Thomas a top-rated expert for Trabeculectomy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Catherine Thomas is classified as an Advanced expert for Trabeculectomy, 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. Catherine Thomas specialize in?

While Dr. Catherine Thomas is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Trabeculectomy, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. Catherine Thomas participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Catherine Thomas has published 3 articles and abstracts on conditions like Trabeculectomy. You can view a list of Dr. Catherine Thomas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Catherine Thomas accept my insurance?

Dr. Catherine Thomas accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-633-7292 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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