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Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD
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Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 60
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Ponakala currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Loretto Hospital and Palos Community Hospital. Dr. Ponakala has experience treating conditions like Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Eye Cancer among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ponakala received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 6 times. Dr. Ponakala's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ponakala accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Eye Cancer
Floaters
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Keratitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Eyelid Surgery
Goniotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Keratoconus
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Photokeratitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Conjunctivitis
Strabismus
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
    Nexus Open Access
    Medica Choice
    Navigate POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Print PPO
    Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Aetna
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Choice Plus POS II
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Open Choice PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gary V Rubin MD
    7001 W Archer Ave, Chicago, IL 60638
  2. 2 Office
    11845 Southwest Hwy, Palos Heights, IL 60463
  3. 3 JK Pritschet Inc dba Westmont Vision Center Inc.
    409 W Ogden Ave, Westmont, IL 60559
  4. 4 Office
    15300 West Ave Ste 315, Orland Park, IL 60462
    Monday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    09:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 15:30

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Jan 25, 2024
I highly recommend Dr. Ponakala and his staff on Archer Avenue in Chicago. He did my cataract surgery a number of years ago and I am very satisfied with the results. I see him for an annual check-up and he is very thorough. You just have to be patient, because usually there is a long wait time once you are there.
Loretta G. — Jan 25, 2024
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Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ponakala's profile.

Dr. Ponakala frequently treats the following conditions: Benign Neoplasm of Choroid, Benign Neoplasm of Eye and Eye Cancer. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Babu Ponakala, MD is affiliated with Silver Cross Hospital, Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Loretto Hospital and Palos Community Hospital.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL

  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL

  • Loretto Hospital

    645 S Central Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Palos Community Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, Palos Heights, IL