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Dr. Asim Farooq, MD

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Overview of Dr. Asim Farooq, MD

Dr. Asim Farooq, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine and is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Dr. Farooq works at Practice in Chicago, IL with other offices in Burr Ridge, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Diabetic Cataracts along with other conditions at varying frequencies. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Farooq's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-1061
  2. 2
    University of Chicago Hospitals
    5758 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (888) 824-0200
  3. 3
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    900 N Michigan Ave Ste 1425, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-3314
  4. 4
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    150 Harvester Dr Ste 300, Burr Ridge, IL 60527 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-1061

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  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

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Iridocyclitis
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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Diabetic Cataracts

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Iridocyclitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Corneal Diseases
Eye Infections
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Duane Retraction Syndrome
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Headache
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Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Scleral Ectasia
Scleromalacia Perforans
Serous Detachment Retina
Shingles
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Stye
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Trichiasis
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Blepharorrhaphy
Canthotomy
Conjunctivoplasty
Cornea Transplant
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Extraocular Muscle Surgery
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Pterygium Surgery
Repair of Eye Laceration
Strabismus Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1639436777
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Farooq has seen patients for Iridocyclitis, Uveitis and Iridocyclitis and Diabetic Cataracts, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Farooq on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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