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Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD
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Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Ahuja graduated from Rush Medical College. Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has 30 years experience. Dr. Ahuja currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Humboldt Park Health, Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center and Thorek Memorial Hospital. At present, Dr. Ahuja received an average rating of 4.6/5 from patients and has been reviewed 10 times. Dr. Ahuja's office accepts new patients. Dr. Ahuja also speaks Hindi and Spanish. Dr. Ahuja is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Blepharitis
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Dry Eyes
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Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Tear Duct Disorders
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
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Pterygium
Retina Diseases
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
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Vascular Disease
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Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetic Eye Exam
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Treatment
Intravitreal Injection
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

Insurance Accepted

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  • Medicaid of Illinois
  • HealthLink
  • United Healthcare
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Coventry Health Care of Illinois
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Humana
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
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  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Medicare

Locations

  1. 1 Lake Shore Retina S.C. Corp
    840 W Irving Park Rd Ste 401, Chicago, IL 60613
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 472-3937
  2. 2 Office
    1044 N Mozart St Ste 500, Chicago, IL 60622
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 292-8254

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May 13, 2023
I highly recommend Dr. Ahuja. He really listens and is so gentle with the eye exam. I felt really heard and well taken care of at each of my visits. I trust that he is taking the best care of my eyes. The office is really nice and the staff are very helpful. Great experience!
— May 13, 2023
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Languages Spoken
Hindi
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Ophthalmic Surgery
Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Rush Medical College
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
    1995
Internship

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Moorfields Eye Hospital In London For Medical Retina
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ahuja's profile.

Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD is affiliated with Humboldt Park Health, Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center and Thorek Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Humboldt Park Health

    1044 N Francisco Ave, Chicago, IL

  • Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

    2233 W Division St, Chicago, IL

  • Thorek Memorial Hospital

    850 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL