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Dr. Barry Herst, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Dr. Barry Herst, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Barry Herst, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Barry Herst, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 72
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Barry Herst, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Herst graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Barry Herst, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has 47 years experience. Dr. Herst currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago. At present, Dr. Herst received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Dr. Herst's office accepts new patients. Dr. Herst also speaks Spanish. Dr. Herst is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Dystrophy
Strabismus
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Retinal Dystrophy
Strabismus
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Shingles
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Squamous Blepharitis
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Photokeratitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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

  1. 1 Office
    331 W Surf St Ste 702, Chicago, IL 60657
  2. 2 Office
    4905 Old Orchard Ctr Ste 430, Skokie, IL 60077
  3. 3 Office
    4905 Skokie Rd Ste 430OLD, Skokie, IL 60077

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4.3
Based on 11 Reviews
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Feb 26, 2021
Dr Herst has cared for my eyes more than 5 years. He operated on cataracts on both eyea with no pain or complications. The office staff is great also.
Bonnie F — Feb 26, 2021
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1977
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barry Herst, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Herst's profile.

Dr. Barry Herst, MD is affiliated with Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago.

Yes, Dr. Barry Herst, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL