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315 verified Eye Doctors in Near South Side, Chicago, IL
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Optometrist
4.68
·25 reviews
She was amazing!!! I Highly Recommend her to anyone!!!!!! - Aug 12, 2012 by Jesus M.Click to read more
8 mi · 1926 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients ·
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Dr. Laura Blodgett received her B.S. from the University of Rochester and her Doctorate of Optometry from the SUNY College of Optometry. During her training, she completed rotations at the Northport VA Medical Center on Long Island and the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.92
·25 reviews
Fantastic! I arrived an hour early and they saw me right away - Aug 21, 2018 by Christopher B.Click to read more
8 mi · 1926 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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A qualified optometrist, Dr. Jacqueline Williams completed her medical training at the Illinois College of Optometry for doctorate and Illinois State University for undergraduate degree in biological sciences. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at Rosin Eyecare and is skilled in her medical d...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·17 reviews
Polite, funny & pleasant. She made this experience much more enjoyable than I was hoping.Click to read more
8 mi · 1926 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60613
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Angela Benkeser is a reliable and attentive optometrist serving the community of Chicago, IL. Dr. Benkeser attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her optometry degree, and completed her residency in brain injury and low vision rehabilitation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.75
·16 reviews
Loved the doctor. Assistants were very professional and courteous. - Mar 31, 2011 by Ruth W.Click to read more
8 mi · 4646 N Marine Dr, Ste A5400, Chicago, IL 60640
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 10 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Excellent wait time · Expertise in cataract surgery with lens implant + 4 more ·
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Whatever the reason for your visit, whether a major change in your vision or less critical symptoms, understanding and resolving your condition is our priority. We provide concierge-level care: more time listening to you and analyzing your condition; detailed verbal and written treatment plans; coo...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.90
·297 reviews
Very helpful, funny, and professional will be coming back. by CBClick to read more
8.5 mi · 4735 N Damen Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 100 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Tracy Becherer is originally from Arlington Heights, IL and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Kinesiology from Miami University of Ohio. She began her Optometric education at Illinois College of Optometry in Chicago and graduated as a member of the Gold Key International Optometric ...Click to read more
Optometrist (Virtual)
5.00
·2 reviews
Chicago, IL
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 9 more
Accepting new patients · Offers video visits · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Mariam Ethezaz, OD, is the skilled optometrist at Lincoln Square Eyecare, serving the Ravenswood and Lincoln Square neighborhoods of Chicago. She offers comprehensive eye care, including eye exams, myopia treatment, dry-eye treatment, LASIK consultation, and much more. Dr. Ethezaz earned her bachel...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
9 mi · 2501 W Lawrence Ave, #C, Chicago, IL 60625
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 9 more
Also offers video visits · Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Mariam Ethezaz, OD, is the skilled optometrist at Lincoln Square Eyecare, serving the Ravenswood and Lincoln Square neighborhoods of Chicago. She offers comprehensive eye care, including eye exams, myopia treatment, dry-eye treatment, LASIK consultation, and much more. Dr. Ethezaz earned her bachel...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·3 reviews
9 mi · 2315 E 93Rd St, #400, Chicago, IL 60617
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 22 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Laura Calma is a licensed Optometrist and a member of the Illinois Optometric Association and American Optometric Association. After graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Loyola University of Chicago, she then earned her Doctor of Optometry from Midwestern University in D...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·28 reviews
She is incredibly nice and professional, and was really accommodating when I got faint from the eye drops. - Feb 14, 2019 by Jessica S.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 5605 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Fluent in English, Spanish, and Russian, Dr. Marina Shepelenko is committed to serving the eye care needs of the community in and around Chicago, IL. She focuses on ensuring better eye health and good vision through a thorough, results-driven approach that utilizes state-of-the-art technology to add...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·17 reviews
Polite, funny & pleasant. She made this experience much more enjoyable than I was hoping.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 5605 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Angela Benkeser is a reliable and attentive optometrist serving the community of Chicago, IL. Dr. Benkeser attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her optometry degree, and completed her residency in brain injury and low vision rehabilitation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.89
·93 reviews
Good. Thorough and fast. Made sure to address my concerns. by NMClick to read more
9.5 mi · 5605 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Stacy Kostopoulos is a board-certified Optometrist who earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She is also a member of the Illinois Optometric Association.Click to read more
Optometrist
4.92
·25 reviews
Fantastic! I arrived an hour early and they saw me right away - Aug 21, 2018 by Christopher B.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 5605 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60660
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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A qualified optometrist, Dr. Jacqueline Williams completed her medical training at the Illinois College of Optometry for doctorate and Illinois State University for undergraduate degree in biological sciences. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at Rosin Eyecare and is skilled in her medical d...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.92
·25 reviews
Fantastic! I arrived an hour early and they saw me right away - Aug 21, 2018 by Christopher B.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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A qualified optometrist, Dr. Jacqueline Williams completed her medical training at the Illinois College of Optometry for doctorate and Illinois State University for undergraduate degree in biological sciences. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at Rosin Eyecare and is skilled in her medical d...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.68
·25 reviews
She was amazing!!! I Highly Recommend her to anyone!!!!!! - Aug 12, 2012 by Jesus M.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
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Dr. Laura Blodgett received her B.S. from the University of Rochester and her Doctorate of Optometry from the SUNY College of Optometry. During her training, she completed rotations at the Northport VA Medical Center on Long Island and the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.89
·93 reviews
Good. Thorough and fast. Made sure to address my concerns. by NMClick to read more
9.5 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Stacy Kostopoulos is a board-certified Optometrist who earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She is also a member of the Illinois Optometric Association.Click to read more
Optometrist
4.57
·7 reviews
He was great and very detailed i would recommend him to anyone :) - Apr 13, 2013 by Tashari C.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
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Dr. Saeed specializes in general medical optometry, contact lenses, and pediatric optometry. The addition of Dr. Saeed means that our patients can now have all of their eyecare needs met by our eye care team. Dr. Saeed is native to Chicago, having been born and raised in the western suburb of Glen E...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·17 reviews
Polite, funny & pleasant. She made this experience much more enjoyable than I was hoping.Click to read more
9.5 mi · 1100 Lake St, Ste 180, Oak Park, IL 60301
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Angela Benkeser is a reliable and attentive optometrist serving the community of Chicago, IL. Dr. Benkeser attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her optometry degree, and completed her residency in brain injury and low vision rehabilitation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center...Click to read more
Optometrist
9.5 mi · 4017 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision + 24 more
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Dr. Kevin Blackett graduated Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2023; he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming in 2018. Dr. Blackett was the recipient of the Good-Lite Pediatric Award in 2023. This award is given to the member of the graduating class who s...Click to read more
Optometrist
9.5 mi · 4017 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision + 24 more
Accepting new patients · Expertise in hypertensive retinopathy ·
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Dr. Norman Blase is a Diplomat of the American Board of Optometry and co-owner of Chicago Eye Doctors and, with Dr. Vidulich, leads one of the region's most respected teams of optometrists and eye doctors.Click to read more
Optometrist
9.5 mi · 4017 N. Milwaukee Ave, Chicago, IL 60641
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Davis Vision + 24 more
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Dr. Spencer Vidulich is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and co-owner of Chicago Eye Doctors and, along with Dr. Blase, leads one of the region's most respected teams of optometrists and eye doctors.Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·7 reviews
10.5 mi · 4445 West 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 8 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Michael Leahy grew up in Oak Lawn and attended Brother Rice High School and the University of Michigan as an Evans Scholar. He taught elementary and high school science for six years before attending the Illinois College of Optometry, graduating cum laude in 1981. Since then he has been practici...Click to read more
Optometrist
11 mi · 2822 W Devon Ave, Chicago, IL 60659
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Medicare + 7 more
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Dr. Svetlana Kalisker is an optometrist dedicated to providing the best care possible to her patients. She works with See and Save Optical in Chicago, IL. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. Dr. Kalisker provides treatment for dry eyes, allergic eye pro...Click to read more
Optometrist
12 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Davis Vision + 16 more
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Dr. Todd Hungerford is a 1994 graduate of the Illinois College Of Optometry and also holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Science from Minnesota State University in Mankato.Click to read more
Optometrist
12 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Davis Vision + 16 more
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Dr. Lara Gutierrez is a 2002 graduate of the Illinois College Of Optometry; she received her undergraduate degree from DePaul University Of Chicago in 1998. Dr. Gutierrez has extensive clinical experience in primary care optometry, including pediatrics, the treatment of anterior segment eye disea...Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·2 reviews
12 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Davis Vision + 16 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Spencer Vidulich is a Diplomate of the American Board of Optometry and co-owner of Chicago Eye Doctors and, along with Dr. Blase, leads one of the region's most respected teams of optometrists and eye doctors.Click to read more
Optometrist
5.00
·5 reviews
12 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Davis Vision + 16 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended
Optometrist
4.64
·11 reviews
12 mi · 904 W N Ave, Melrose Park, IL 60160
Accepts BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Davis Vision + 16 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended ·
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Dr. Kevin Blackett graduated Cum Laude from the Illinois College of Optometry in 2023; he received his undergraduate degree from the University of Wyoming in 2018. Dr. Blackett was the recipient of the Good-Lite Pediatric Award in 2023. This award is given to the member of the graduating class who s...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.89
·93 reviews
Good. Thorough and fast. Made sure to address my concerns. by NMClick to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Dr. Stacy Kostopoulos is a board-certified Optometrist who earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She is also a member of the Illinois Optometric Association.Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.83
·30 reviews
Dr Akhtar and Sara were wonderful....very kind and thorough. - Dec 2, 2019 by Frances V.Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time · Expertise in cataract surgery with lens implant + 3 more ·
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Jihan Akhtar is a diligent and caring ophthalmologist serving the communities of Northbrook and Chicago, IL. Dr. Akhtar attended the University of Illinois, Chicago, where she received her medical degree. She completed her internship at MacNeal Hospital and her residency in ophthalmology at Emory Un...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.68
·25 reviews
She was amazing!!! I Highly Recommend her to anyone!!!!!! - Aug 12, 2012 by Jesus M.Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
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Dr. Laura Blodgett received her B.S. from the University of Rochester and her Doctorate of Optometry from the SUNY College of Optometry. During her training, she completed rotations at the Northport VA Medical Center on Long Island and the East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center in Brooklyn, ...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.92
·25 reviews
Fantastic! I arrived an hour early and they saw me right away - Aug 21, 2018 by Christopher B.Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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A qualified optometrist, Dr. Jacqueline Williams completed her medical training at the Illinois College of Optometry for doctorate and Illinois State University for undergraduate degree in biological sciences. Dr. Williams is an attending physician at Rosin Eyecare and is skilled in her medical d...Click to read more
Optometrist
4.88
·17 reviews
Polite, funny & pleasant. She made this experience much more enjoyable than I was hoping.Click to read more
13 mi · 100 Calendar Ave, Family Vision Care, La Grange, IL 60525
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 56 more
Accepting new patients · Highly recommended · Excellent wait time ·
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Angela Benkeser is a reliable and attentive optometrist serving the community of Chicago, IL. Dr. Benkeser attended the Illinois College of Optometry, where she received her optometry degree, and completed her residency in brain injury and low vision rehabilitation at Veterans Affairs Medical Center...Click to read more
Ophthalmologist
4.85
·245 reviews
This is a very friendly professional office .I think everyone will enjoy going there. - Nov 15, 2016 by Michael K.Click to read more
16 mi · 1200 South York Road, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Accepts Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna + 50 more
Accepting new patients · 25+ years of experience · Highly recommended · Expertise in cataract + 7 more ·
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PLEASE NOTE: A primary care referral is needed for patients with HMO plans. A referral from your primary care provider must be faxed to the office at least one day prior to your appointment date. Dr. Tim McCarthy has been in practice for 8 years and specializes in general ophthalmology, focusing ...Click to read more
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