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Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD
5.0 (3 Ratings)

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Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Schererville, IN.
Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD
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Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 48
Schererville, IN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Schererville, IN.

About

Dr. Dwarakanathan graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001 and completed a residency at Cook County Hospital.Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Schererville, IN and has 23 years experience. Dr. Dwarakanathan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with John H Stroger JR. Hospital, Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus and St. Catherine Hospital. Dr. Dwarakanathan has experience treating conditions like Herpetic Keratitis and Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Dwarakanathan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 3 times. Dr. Dwarakanathan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dwarakanathan also speaks Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Dwarakanathan is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Cornea Transplant
Herpetic Keratitis
Blepharitis
Cornea Transplant
Herpetic Keratitis
Blepharitis
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blindness
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Exotropia
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Eyelid Surgery
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Serous Detachment Retina
Sjögren's Syndrome
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Corneal Tattooing
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthLink PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Sagamore Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Cigna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • Assurant Health
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  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Helix Eye Care PC
    326 W US Highway 30, Schererville, IN 46375
  2. 2 Office
    320 W US Highway 30, Schererville, IN 46375
  3. 3 Office
    2901 Carlson Dr Ste 105, Hammond, IN 46323
    Monday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:30 - 17:00
    Sunday
    08:30 - 17:00
  4. 4 John H. Stroger JR. Hospital of Cook County
    1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612

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About Me

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2001
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
    2001
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Dwarakanathan's profile.

Dr. Dwarakanathan frequently treats the following conditions: Herpetic Keratitis and Blepharitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is affiliated with John H Stroger JR. Hospital, Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus and St. Catherine Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • John H Stroger JR. Hospital

    1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL

  • Methodist Hospitals-Northlake Campus

    600 Grant St, Gary, IN

  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN