Ophthalmologist in Oakbrook Terrace

Dr. Sanjay Rao, MD, a board-certified and fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and LASIK surgeon, boasts two decades of practice in Chicagoland. Hailing from the Chicago suburbs, he obtained his medical degree from Brown University Medical School and completed his ophthalmology residency at the esteemed Doheny Eye Institute at the University of Southern California. Further enhancing his expertise, Dr. Rao pursued a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago and served as the former Director of the Cornea and Refractive Surgery Service at the University of Chicago. With a focus on corneal diseases, LASIK, cataracts, and corneal transplants, he excels in Blade-Free laser cataract surgery, Blade-Free LASIK surgery, and managing complex ocular surface diseases, including dry eye conditions and corneal infections. Dr. Rao’s contributions extend to scholarly publications and leadership roles, making him a recognized figure in the field. He holds board certification from the American Board of Ophthalmology and is actively involved in professional societies such as the American Academy of Ophthalmology, Association for Research, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons.

Dr. Nicholas Chan, MD, brings extensive expertise as a Board Certified and fellowship-trained cornea, cataract, and LASIK surgeon, specializing in a wide array of advanced procedures to address various ocular conditions. With a focus on personalized care, Dr. Chan is dedicated to treating each patient with the utmost compassion and clarity, ensuring they receive tailored treatment akin to that of a family member. His comprehensive skill set encompasses full and partial-thickness corneal transplantation, refractive surgery including LASIK and PRK, standard and complex cataract surgery utilizing Blade-Free femtosecond laser technology, ocular surface procedures, and medical retina interventions. Dr. Chan’s academic journey includes graduating from Stanford University and earning his medical degree from Case Western School of Medicine. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Washington Eye Institute in Seattle and pursued further specialization through a fellowship in cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery at Northwestern Medical Center in Chicago. Dr. Chan’s commitment to advancing the field is evident through his scholarly contributions, including multiple publications and presentations at prestigious conferences such as the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS). Additionally, he actively advocates for ophthalmology and its patients at the congressional level.