Dr. Scott Kirk, MD
Ophthalmologist
365.6 mi · 7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305
At a glance
Accepts 27 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, UnitedHealthcare Oxford, more+ ·
Has 20+ years of experience
Graduated from Washington University, St. Louis
Works at Kirk Eye Center
Affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Areas of expertise
This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration
Secondary membranaous cataract surgery
Glaucoma
Cataract surgery with lens implant
Cataract
Vitreous opacities and degeneration
Age-related macular degeneration
More about Dr. Scott Kirk, MD
A native Chicagoan, Scott Kirk was born in 1953, the same year his father, Dr. Harold Q. Kirk, began his ophthalmology practice in Oak Park, Illinois. With a father as a physician, Scott grew up immersed in medicine and in high school began working at West Suburban Hospital as an orderly and then as a scrub technician in the operating room before spending his summers working as an assistant in his father’s practice.
Scott attended Oak Park-River Forest High School where he was a three year letter winner in gymnastics. In 1971, he entered the University of Illinois where he majored in Zoology. At the University, he was on the Cheerleading squad and was elected captain of the squad his junior year. After completion of three years at the University of Illinois, he applied early to medical school and was accepted to Washington University in St. Louis.
In 1978, he received his Doctor of Medicine degree from Washington University and that same year married Jean Saline, his former cheerleading partner. Together they moved to Birmingham, Alabama where Scott served a surgical internship at Carraway Methodist Medical Center. The following year, Scott returned to Washington University to begin his ophthalmology residency. Upon completion of his residency, he returned to Oak Park, Illinois to join his father in private practice.
Education & experience
Education
Medical School - Washington University, St. Louis
Carraway Methodist Medical Center, Internship in Surgery
Washington University, St. Louis, Residency in Ophthalmology
Practice
Kirk Eye Center
Affiliation
West Suburban Medical Center
Certifications
American Board of Ophthalmology
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1235158098
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Patient reviews
All reviews have been submitted by patients after interacting with the practice.
Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
4.33
Bedside manner
5.00
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I liked it so much I came back. Thank you.
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Which hospital is Dr. Scott Kirk affiliated with?
Dr. Scott Kirk is affiliated with West Suburban Medical Center.
What practice does Dr. Scott Kirk work with?
Dr. Scott Kirk works with Kirk Eye Center.
Where is Dr. Scott Kirk's office located?
Dr. Scott Kirk's office is located at 7427 Lake St, River Forest, IL 60305.
Which board certifications does Dr. Scott Kirk have?
Dr. Scott Kirk is certified by American Board of Ophthalmology.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Scott Kirk?
Dr. Scott Kirk frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eye Emergency Visit, Eye Infection, Eyeglasses, and General Eye Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Scott Kirk on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Scott Kirk speak?
Dr. Scott Kirk speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Scott Kirk in reviews?
3 patients have reviewed Dr. Scott Kirk. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.33/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.