Ophthalmologists
Offer complete medical and surgical eye care including:
- Vision services, including eye exams and testing for glasses
- Medical eye care for conditions like glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration
- Surgical eye care for trauma, crossed eyes, cataracts, glaucoma, retinal detachment, refractive surgery, eyelid problems, and others.
- Diagnosis and treatment of eye conditions related to other diseases, like diabetes or arthritis
Optometrists
Focus on vision care and eye care services including:
- Performing eye exams and vision tests
- Treating conditions like nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism
- Prescribe and fit eyeglasses and contact lenses
- Detects diseases, injuries, and disorders related to the eyes
Ophthalmologists
- Belal Bakir, MD
- Rebekah A. Braslow, MD
- Troy Close, MD
- Jay Futterman, MD
- Joshua Herz, MD
- Andrea Honigsblum, MD
- Samira Khan, MD
- Joan Kim, MD
- Manvi P. Maker, MD
- John Pula, MD
- Peter Rabiah, MD
- Paul O. Phelps, MD
- Paras Shah, MD - Interim Chief
Optometrists
Physicians listed are either employed by NorthShore University HealthSystem or are private practice physicians who maintain medical staff privileges at hospitals affiliated with NorthShore University HealthSystem. For assistance, please call the NorthShore University HealthSystem Physician Referral Service at 847.570.5020.