The 20 Best Cataract Removal Doctors near alsip, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 27 doctor with experience in Cataract Removal near alsip, IL. Of these, 21 are Experienced and 6 are Advanced.

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

    Office

    6195 W 115th St Ste A, 
    Alsip, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    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
    Advanced in Cataract Removal
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    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 
     (14.1 miles away)
    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
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Ophthalmology
    Referral may be required

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    11600 S Kedzie Ave, 
    Merrionette Park, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ema Avdagic is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Merrionette Park, Illinois. Dr. Avdagic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Trabeculectomy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Avdagic is board certified in  . Dr. Avdagic is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Office

    4940 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (3.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Suzette Luke is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Luke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pigment-Dispersion Syndrome, Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Blepharitis, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Luke is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    2640 183rd St, 
    Homewood, IL 
     (8.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, Spanish

    David Lubeck is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Lubeck is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Trabeculectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Lubeck is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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

    Clinicians Family Health Center

    5256 S Ashland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    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.

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

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Asim Farooq is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Farooq is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Interstitial Keratitis, Cogan's Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Farooq is board certified in 2016, Ophthalmology, and Practicing Since. Dr. Farooq is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish, Tamil, Telugu
    Accepting New Patients

    Seenu Hariprasad is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hariprasad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Hariprasad is board certified in Practicing Since2005 and Ophthalmology. Dr. Hariprasad is currently accepting new patients.

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

    UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center For Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park

    5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Peter Veldman is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Veldman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Fuchs Dystrophy, Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, Corneal Transplant, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Veldman is board certified in 2012, Ophthalmology, and Practicing Since. Dr. Veldman 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 
     (14.2 miles away)
    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

    University Optical

    1855 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi

    Ali Djalilian is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Djalilian 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 Interstitial Keratitis, Aniridia, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Corneal Transplant, and Cataract Removal.

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

    University Optical

    1855 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi

    Deepak Edward is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Edward is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Peters Anomaly, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Trabeculectomy, and Corneal Transplant.

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

    Office

    5841 S Maryland Ave Ste MC6051, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Norm Smith is a Urologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Smith is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bladder Cancer, Urothelial Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Cystectomy, and Prostatectomy.

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

    University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek
    Accepting New Patients

    Dimitra Skondra is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Skondra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Trabeculectomy. Dr. Skondra is currently accepting new patients.

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

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (11.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients

    Ayesha Badar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Badar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, Neuroretinitis, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Badar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Cataract Removal
    Internal Medicine
    3249 Oak Park Ave, 
    Berwyn, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kartik Gannamaneni is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Berwyn, Illinois. Dr. Gannamaneni is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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

    Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (11.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shiv Sharma is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Sharma is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia and Cataract Removal.

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

    Loyola University Medical Center

    2160 S 1st Ave, 
    Maywood, IL 
     (14.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Christina Mamalis is a Geriatrics provider practicing medicine in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Mamalis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract Removal. Dr. Mamalis is currently accepting new patients.

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

    The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

    1009 S Wood St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (14.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sayena Jabbehdari is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Jabbehdari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Cataract Removal. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 6 (MPS VI, Maroteaux-Lamy Syndrome), Retinopathy of Prematurity, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal.

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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 alsip, 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 alsip, 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 alsip, 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 alsip, 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 alsip, 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 alsip, 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 alsip, 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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