The following ophthalmologists perform cataract surgery at Vanguard Weiss Memorial Hospital:
Anupama Anchala, M.D.
Clinical Associate, Ophthalmology, University of Chicago
Ophthalmologist/Glaucoma Specialist
Lakefront Medical Associates/Weiss Memorial Hospital
University of Chicago Medical Center
Phone: (773) 564-6110
Fax: (773) 564-6111
Email: aanchala@weisshospital.com
Dr. Anchala is board-certified in ophthalmology and has training and experience in general eye care, diabetic eye care and cataract surgery, in addition to her sub-specialty of glaucoma diagnosis, management and surgery. She approaches the care of her patients diligently with dedication and compassion. She strongly believes that it is important to involve her patients in all aspects of their eye care and takes the time to explain illness and the best methods of treatment.
For more information, visit www.lakefrontmedicalassociates.com.
Lilli Farrokh Siar, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Phone: (312) 475-1000
Fax: (312) 475-1006
Email: lfarrokh@uchicago.edu
Dr. Farrokh Siar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist providing expertise in general ophthalmology.
Bruce Goldstick, M.D.
Medical Director, Weiss Eye Operating Room
Phone: (773) 561-5655
Fax: (847) 674-4387
Email: bgoldstick@aol.com
Dr. Bruce Goldstick is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with an expertise in glaucoma, cataract surgery and refractive surgery. He believes in the Golden Rule—treat people the way you want to be treated.
Dr. Abe Kaplan, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Phone: (773) 561-5655
Fax: (847) 674-4387
Dr. Abe Kaplan is a board-certified ophthalmologist with an expertise in cataract surgery, eyelid surgery and diseases of the eye. He strives to treat every one of his patients the way he would want himself or his family treated by a doctor.
Susan Ksaizek, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Chicago
Phone: (773) 702-3741
Fax: (773) 834-9711
Email: sksiazek@bsd.uchicago.edu
Dr. Susan Ksiazek has expertise in general ophthalmology and is skilled in medical and surgical strategies for treating a variety of ophthalmic diseases and disorders including cataracts, glaucoma, eyelid problems and neuro-ophthalmic disease. She examines eyes and their movements and determines how findings relate to processes occurring in the brain.
Dr. Ksiazek is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with broad research interests including ischemic optic neuropathy and teaching of surgery. She serves as Director of the Ophthalmology Residency Program at the University of Chicago and is involved in teaching courses in resident education nationally and internationally.
For more information visit http://www.uchospitals.edu/physicians/susan-ksiazek.html.
Michael Saidel, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology & Visual Science, University of Chicago
Phone: (773) 702-3937
Fax: (773) 702-0830
Dr. Michael Saidel is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist who specializes in the treatment of cataract and corneal disease. He has advanced training in corneal surgery and refractive eye surgery. He also performs state of the art cataract surgery, including the placement of refractive intraocular lenses. Additionally, Dr. Saidel uses advanced techniques in corneal transplantation, including Descemet's stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty (DSAEK).
For more information, visit http://www.uchospitals.edu/physicians/michael-saidel.html.
Lawrence Stone, M.D.
Ophthalmologist
Phone: (773) 561-4545
Fax: (773) 561-9031
Email: lstone@stoneeyecenter.com
Dr. Lawrence Stone is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist with expertise in glaucoma, cataract and implant surgery and oculoplastics.
He uses the latest tools in ophthalmology, including balloon dacryoplasty, the self-retaining canalicular stent, the PASCAL Dynamic Contour Tonometer, fibrin glue conjunctival autograph technique for pterygium surgery, Optonol glaucoma shunt surgery and Cirrus ™ HD-OCT imaging for early glaucoma detection. Lawrence Stone has been called by his colleagues the “Renaissance Man” of Chicago ophthalmology for wide ranging knowledge of the various subspecialties within ophthalmology, for his speaking and writing contributions to the profession and his knowledge of several foreign languages. His course “Glaucoma Suspects” at the American Academy of Ophthalmology meeting in San Francisco in 2009 challenged conventional thinking and made him a thought leader in this area.
In treating eye diseases, Dr. Stone engages his patient in a conversational style. Understanding that each patient is different in terms of their response to disease, educational or occupation and cultural background, he tries to accommodate individual needs. In today’s harried medical office environment, his unrushed and witty style set him apart. For more information visit www.midnortheyecenter.com.