Dr. Woosuk S. Yoon

Ahmad Aref is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Aref is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Aref is currently accepting new patients.

Laura Kopplin, MD, PhD, is a UW Health ophthalmologist who treats inflammatory eye conditions. Dr. Kopplin also is an associate professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.When meeting a patient for the first time, Dr. Kopplin works hard to put together the patient’s entire story. The first appointment is often several hours long. It includes a full eye exam, a review of past medical records and a discussion about the condition and treatment options to help the patient.Dr. Kopplin understands that serious eye conditions can cause fear and anxiety. She listens to her patients and helps them work through those feelings. She helps them understand what to expect with their treatments and future appointments.In addition to seeing patients, Dr. Kopplin's research includes new treatments for autoimmune eye diseases.Outside the clinic, Dr. Kopplin enjoys spending time with her daughter, reading science fiction books and traveling.My goal for my patients is to control their eye disease and preserve their vision. Dr. Kopplin is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Scleritis, Episcleritis, Uveitis, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Kopplin is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Kopplin is currently accepting new patients.

Kimberly Stepien, MD, is a UW Health ophthalmologist (eye specialist) with expertise in retinal diseases and disorders. She's also a professor in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health.Dr. Stepien diagnoses and treats inherited retinal disease, age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, blocked retinal blood vessels (retinal vascular occlusions) and other eye conditions. She directs a subspecialty clinic for patients with inherited retinal disease. These include retinitis pigmentosa (RP) and rare genetic disorders, such as Stargardt disease.Taking a personalized approach to care, Dr. Stepien treats patients with respect and compassion. She helps them understand their condition and treatment options, focusing on unique needs and preferences. Dr. Stepien empowers patients and their families to make health care decisions that work best for them.In addition to patient care, Dr. Stepien researches inherited retinal diseases and advanced imaging. She leads clinical trials to better understand and treat retinal diseases. Dr. Stepien co-directs the Wisconsin Advanced Imaging of the Visual System (WAIVS) lab. Her team explores innovative high-resolution imaging of the eyes.In her free time, Dr. Stepien enjoys spending time with her family, running, hiking, gardening and other outdoor activities.Eyesight impacts almost every aspect of our lives. To help a person see or to keep a person seeing significantly improves their quality of life and is very rewarding. Dr. Stepien is highly rated in 30 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Stargardt Macular Degeneration, Usher Syndrome, Choroideremia, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Stepien is board certified in Ophthalmology. Dr. Stepien is currently accepting new patients.