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Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD
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Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 45
Marion, IL
Accepting new patients
19 years of experience
Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Marion, IL.

About

Dr. Ahmad graduated from WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE. Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Marion, IL and has 19 years experience. Dr. Ahmad currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Salem Township Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital and Sparta Community Hospital. Dr. Ahmad has experience treating conditions like Macular Hole, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Chorioretinal Scars among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ahmad received an average rating of 4.2/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Ahmad's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ahmad is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Macular Hole
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Chorioretinal Scars
Macular Hole
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Chorioretinal Scars
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Orbital Fracture
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Blepharitis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Brow Ptosis
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Cyclophoria
Dacryoadenitis
Diplopia
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Optic Papillitis
Orbital Cellulitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleral Ectasia
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Tonic Pupil
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharoplasty
Excision of Chalazion
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbit Evisceration
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Strabismus Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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

Locations

  1. 1 Marion Eye Centers LTD.
    1200 W Deyoung St, Marion, IL 62959
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 993-5686
  2. 2 Marion Eye Centers LTD.
    1207 N One Mile Rd, Dexter, MO 63841
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 624-4584
  3. 3 Marion Eye Centers LTD.
    297 S Silver Springs Rd, Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (573) 651-5200

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Jun 23, 2020
Dr. Omar Ahmad is excellent! He is very knowledgeable and competent. He also takes time to educate and communicate with his patients about their condition. We are very lucky to have him in Southern Illinois!
— Jun 23, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF DENTAL MEDICINE
    2005
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahmad's profile.

Dr. Ahmad frequently treats the following conditions: Macular Hole, Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) and Chorioretinal Scars. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD is affiliated with Good Samaritan Regional Health Center, Herrin Hospital, Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Pinckneyville Community Hospital, Salem Township Hospital, SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital and Sparta Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Omar Ahmad, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Good Samaritan Regional Health Center

    1 Good Samaritan Way, Mount Vernon, IL

  • Herrin Hospital

    201 S 14th St, Herrin, IL

  • Memorial Hospital of Carbondale

    405 W Jackson St, Carbondale, IL

  • Pinckneyville Community Hospital

    5383 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL

  • Salem Township Hospital

    1201 Ricker Rd, Salem, IL

  • SIH St. Joseph Memorial Hospital

    2 S Hospital Dr, Murphysboro, IL

  • Sparta Community Hospital

    818 E Broadway St, Sparta, IL