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Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD
4.6 (41 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Elgin, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Elgin, IL.

About

Dr. Alvi graduated from Cornell University Medical Center New York Ny and completed a residency at University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago. Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Elgin, IL. Dr. Alvi currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital. At present, Dr. Alvi received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 41 times. Dr. Alvi's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Alvi also speaks Hindi, Spanish and Urdu. Dr. Alvi is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Floaters
Retinal Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Floaters
Retinal Hemorrhage
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Floaters
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Corneal Diseases
Glaucoma
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Acquired Coloboma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Parasitic Endophthalmitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Sjögren's Syndrome
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vascular Disease
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Glaucoma Treatment
Laser Surgery
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Dental
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Cigna
  • Travelers
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Medico
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • HealthLink
  • Medicaid
  • MVP Health Care
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Lincoln
  • United Healthcare
  • Aetna
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Humana
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Tricare
  • American Republic
  • Golden Rule

Locations

  1. 1 Signature Medical Associates SC
    1710 N Randall Rd Ste 200, Elgin, IL 60123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 888-0111
  2. 2 Office
    1750 N Randall Rd Ste 200, Elgin, IL 60123
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 277-0555

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Alvi
4.6
Based on 41 Reviews
5 Stars (36)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (4)

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Oct 24, 2018
Dr Alvi and the staff were all very friendly. Dr. Alvi took time to explain about my condition.
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Urdu
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Cornell University Medical Center New York Ny
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1993
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary Chicago
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Indiana University
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Alvi's profile.

Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD is affiliated with Advocate Sherman Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Nishat Alvi, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Sherman Hospital

    1425 N Randall Rd, Elgin, IL