The 20 Best Cataract Removal Doctors near Chicago, IL

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Cataract Removal

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 75 doctor with experience in Cataract Removal near Chicago, IL. Of these, 58 are Experienced, 13 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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75 providers found
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Holistic Medicine
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Holistic Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Office

    95 Trade St Ste 102, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jing Li is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Ms. Li is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 54 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma, Periodontitis, Endoscopy, and Osteotomy. Ms. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Charles Bouchard is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Bouchard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Fuchs Dystrophy, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Bouchard is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Kashmiri, Louisiana Creole French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Meenakshi Chaku is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Chaku is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Cataract Removal, and Tissue Biopsy. Dr. Chaku is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Thoracic Surgery
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Thoracic Surgery
    Referral may be required
    675 N St Clair St Ste 19-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Duc Pham is a Thoracic Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pham is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Aortic Valve Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Cardiogenic Shock, Heart Transplant, and Aortic Valve Replacement. Dr. Pham is board certified in American Board Of Thoracic Surgery - Thoracic And Cardiac Surgery (Certified). Dr. Pham is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Surendra Basti is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Basti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Sjogren Syndrome, Interstitial Keratitis, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Basti is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified). Dr. Basti is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    259 E Erie St Ste 2450, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bahram Rahmani is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rahmani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Microphthalmia, Strabismus, Microphthalmia with Linear Skin Defects Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

    1604 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Kamran Riaz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Riaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Astigmatism, Keratoconus, Cataract Removal, and Corneal Transplant. Dr. Riaz is currently accepting new patients.

    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

    1604 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Carolyn Kloek is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kloek is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Amblyopia, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Kloek is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    DuPage Ophthalmology SC

    2500 S Highland Ave, 
    Lombard, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin
    Accepting New Patients

    Sheridan Lam is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. Lam is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Allergic Conjunctivitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lam is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lam is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Holistic Medicine
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Holistic Medicine
    Referral may be required
    2441 Madiera Ln, 
    Buffalo Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Jun Li is a Holistic Medicine provider practicing medicine in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Ms. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 45 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Liver Failure, PIK3CA-Related Overgrowth Spectrum, Multicentric Carpotarsal Osteolysis Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Hepatectomy. Ms. Li is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine

    Mansoor Khan MD, SC

    800 Biesterfield Rd, Ste 407, 
    Elk Grove Village, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mansoor Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Elk Grove Village, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 55 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Clubfoot, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Costochondritis, Vitrectomy, and Tenotomy. Dr. Khan is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine. Dr. Khan is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Family Medicine

    Office

    6195 W 115th St Ste A, 
    Alsip, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Garg is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Alsip, Illinois. Dr. Garg is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Kidney Disease, Hidradenitis Suppurativa, High Potassium Level, Kidney Transplant, and Nephrectomy. Dr. Garg is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ahmad Aref is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Aref is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 7 other 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.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    University Optical

    1855 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Maria Cortina is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cortina is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 29 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Interstitial Keratitis, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Erythema Multiforme, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Stuart P. Sondheimer M.D. S.C.

    9150 Crawford Ave Ste 201, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Mandarin, Spanish

    William Myers is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Myers is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Endophthalmitis, Cataract, and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required
    4025 N Western Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Philip Rosen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract and Cataract Removal.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Family Medicine

    Clinicians Family Health Center

    5256 S Ashland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ming Chen is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chen is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Breast Cancer, Alzheimer's Disease, Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Dean McGee Eye Institute

    1604 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Kumar Sambhav is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Sambhav is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Cataract, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Cataract Removal, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Sambhav is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Eye Center LLC

    2151 S Neil St, 
    Champaign, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Arabic - Jordanian, French, German, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Samir Sayegh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Champaign, Illinois. Dr. Sayegh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, Astigmatism, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract Removal. Dr. Sayegh is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Referral may be required

    Springfield Clinic LLP

    1025 S 6th St, 
    Springfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Amit Gupta is a Hematologist practicing medicine in Springfield, Illinois. Dr. Gupta is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer, Anemia, Thrombocytopenia, Cataract Removal, and Osteotomy. Dr. Gupta is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Cataract Removal?

    Cataract removal is surgery to remove a clouded lens (cataract) from the eye. Cataracts are removed to help you see better. The procedure almost always includes placing an artificial lens in the eye.

    When should I see a Cataract Removal doctor near Chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Cataract Removal doctor near Chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Cataract Removal doctors near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Cataract Removal doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Cataract Removal doctor near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Cataract Removal doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Cataract Removal doctor near Chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Cataract Removal doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Cataract Removal doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Cataract Removal doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Cataract Removal doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Cataract Removal doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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