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Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Schererville, IN
Accepting new patients
23 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Schererville, IN. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 23 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Community Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital. Dr. Dwarakanathan, completed a residency at Cook County Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Dwarakanathan an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Dwarakanathan works at Practice in Schererville, IN with other offices in Hammond, IN and Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Herpetic Keratitis, Eyelid Disorders and Eye Infections 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. Dwarakanathan's Office Locations

  1. 1
    Helix Eye Care PC
    326 W US HIGHWAY 30, Schererville, IN 46375 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 209-3642
  2. 2
    Office
    320 W Us Highway 30, Schererville, IN 46375 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (708) 860-5432
  3. 3
    Office
    2901 Carlson Dr Ste 105, Hammond, IN 46323 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (219) 230-5377
    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
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    John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County
    1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 864-6000

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  • Community Hospital
  • St. Catherine Hospital

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Herpetic Keratitis
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Herpetic Keratitis
Eyelid Disorders
Eye Infections
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
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
Chalazion
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
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Headache
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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 Hole
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
Presbyopia
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
Stye
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Trichiasis
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Visual Field Defects
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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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Ocular Prosthetics
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 23 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Spanish and Tamil
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    NPI Number
    • 1801865332
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Cook County Hospital
    Residency
    Internship
    • Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
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    Dr. Dwarakanathan has seen patients for Herpetic Keratitis, Eyelid Disorders and Eye Infections, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Dwarakanathan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

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