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Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD

Ophthalmology*
2.2 (8)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience

Overview of Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD

Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 22 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from Washington University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Evanston Hospital, Ascension Resurrection, Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus and West Suburban Medical Center. Dr. Ahmad, completed a residency at Duke Eye Center. Patients rated Dr. Ahmad an average 2.2 star rating.

Dr. Ahmad works at Kovach Eye Institute in Chicago, IL with other offices in South Barrington, IL, Naperville, IL and Elmhurst, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis, Macular or Retinal Edema and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Ahmad's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Kovach Eye Institute
    150 N Michigan Ave Ste 2008, Chicago, IL 60601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 833-9621
  2. 2
    Kovach Eye Institute - South Barrington
    100 W Higgins Rd Unit H35, South Barrington, IL 60010 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 833-9621
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  3. 3
    Kovach Eye Institute - Napperville
    1960 Springbrook Square Dr Ste 110, Naperville, IL 60564 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 833-9621
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  4. 4
    Kovach Eye Institute - Elmhurst
    152 N Addison Ave Ste 100, Elmhurst, IL 60126 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (630) 833-9621
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

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  • Evanston Hospital
  • Ascension Resurrection
  • Elmhurst Hospital - Main Campus
  • West Suburban Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)

Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Ocular Hypertension
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Drusen
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Optic Neuritis
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Serous Detachment Retina
Strabismus
Stye
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Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
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    About Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 22 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic, Hindi and Urdu
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    NPI Number
    • 1881613297
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Kresge Eye Institute
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Duke Eye Center
    Residency
    Internship
    • University of Chicago Hospitals
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Washington University School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Ahmad is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Ahmad has seen patients for Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis, Macular or Retinal Edema and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME), and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Ahmad on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    8 patients have reviewed Dr. Ahmad. The overall rating for this provider is 2.2. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Ahmad.

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