Hauser-Ross Eye Institute
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Wendewessen Amde, MD Dr. Amde specializes in the management of medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous and retina. His expertise includes the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, simple and complex retinal detachment repair, surgical removal of epiretinal membranes, and the surgical management of complex trauma cases. Dr. Amde also takes special interest in the diagnosis, and medical and surgical management of eye inflammations and uveitis. Dr. Amde is a member of the American Society of Retina Specialists, The New York State Ophthalmological Society, and the American Medical Association. He completed his undergraduate education at the UCLA School of Medicine where he graduated with distinction as AOA (Alpha Omega Alpha Honor) Society. He then continued to complete his residency at the prestigious New York Eye and Ear Infirmary and his fellowship at the world renowned Kresge Eye Institute. Dr. Amde is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. He has been with the Hauser-Ross Eye Institute since 2012. |
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Dr. Johnson completed a one-year preliminary internal medicine internship at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Afterwards he stayed in Winston-Salem to complete his ophthalmology residency at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. After completing his residency, Dr. Johnson moved back to his home state of Illinois and practiced in Central Illinois prior to joining the Hauser-Ross Eye Institute. He has been practicing at Hauser-Ross Eye Institute since 2015. Dr. Johnson practices comprehensive ophthalmology with a focus on cataract, glaucoma, and cornea care. He specializes in refractive cataract surgery utilizing the LenSx® femtosecond laser as well as traditional cataract surgery. He has expertise not only with standard monofocal lenses, but also with advanced technology intraocular lenses that are designed to increase one's independence from glasses. He is up to date on the latest anterior segment surgical techniques and technologies. He also specializes in microinvasive glaucoma surgery as well as LASIK and PRK using the latest topography guided Wavelight® technology. Dr. Johnson has a very simple patient philosophy, and he applies it to every single patient encounter every day of the week. He says, "You must first listen to your patient. The simple act of listening to your patients will lead you in the right direction more often than not. Many eye conditions require a very specific treatment plan. However, each patient is an individual with specific concerns, wants and needs. There is no one right way to take care of all patients. As result I take a very individual approach with all of my patients. At every encounter we discuss the problem at hand, how we will treat it, and ultimately how we will get you seeing better. If there are any concerns with the treatment plan, I make sure to address them before you leave the office. I can assure you the treatment you will receive will be the exact same treatment I would provide to my mother, father, grandmother, or grandfather. This is the expectation I set for myself for every patient encounter. It truly is a privilege to be an ophthalmologist, and I don't take that privilege for granted." Dr. Johnson is a member of both the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. In his free time, Dr. Johnson loves spending time with his family. He and his wife embrace all the joys and chaos that comes with raising five children. Between their three sons and two daughters, there is never a dull moment. |
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Dr. Abe Kaplan is a board-certified Ophthalmologist who has been practicing Comprehensive Ophthalmology for 18 years, post-residency. He specializes in cataract surgery (phacoemulsification), and has extensive experience utilizing the latest technologies, including the femtosecond laser and advanced technology intraocular lenses. With these new advances, Dr. Kaplan's patients can now achieve wonderful visual outcomes from their cataract surgery. Dr. Kaplan also specializes in eyelid procedures, such as ptosis repair, blepharoplasty (cosmetic and functional), and entropion/ectropion repair. Dr. Kaplan also has great experience using Botox and fillers. Dr. Kaplan received his Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating with Honors. After college, Dr. Kaplan was an elementary math teacher in the Chicago Public Schools for 3 years and he takes great pride in applying these teaching skills with the patients he now sees - Dr. Kaplan strongly believes in the importance of connecting with his patients, listening to their concerns, and addressing their needs. After teaching, Dr. Kaplan received his Medical Degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After a one-year internship at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Kaplan then returned to the University of Chicago, where he completed his Ophthalmology Residency, and was given the Department's Outstanding Resident Award. Dr. Kaplan is proud to have helped thousands of patients over the past 18 years and is looking forward to providing his services to the patients at the Hauser-Ross Eye Institute for many years to come. Dr. Kaplan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. |
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Dr. Jay Met is a board-certified retina physician. He completed medical school at Albert Einstein College and his internship at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He also completed his vitreoretinal fellowship training at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Dr. Met combines experience and expertise to deliver the highest quality care to patients with conditions affecting the retina, including macular degeneration, retinal tears, retinal detachments, diabetic retinopathy, and all other retinal disorders. |
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Dr. Pearlman specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous and retina. His expertise includes the treatment of both macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, simple and complex retinal detachment repair, macular hole repair, surgical removal of epiretinal membranes, and the surgical management of trauma. He is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Chicago Ophthalmological Society, the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Retina Specialists. Dr. Pearlman is a graduate of the Wayne State University School of Medicine. He completed his internship at Hahnemann Hospital in Philadelphia and did his Ophthalmology residency at Temple University. He completed his fellowship in Vitreoretinal Surgery at Northwestern University and Medical Center under the direction of Dr. Lee Jampol and has since been appointed to the staff as a clinical instructor and researcher. Dr. Pearlman is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology. Dr. Pearlman is the Medical Director for the Hauser-Ross Eye Institute and is an active member of the medical staffs of a variety of local hospitals. "I learned to love and respect the discipline of ophthalmology from my father, who is a retinal specialist in Michigan, and I came to love the Chicagoland area as a Fellow at Northwestern. It is a privilege to be able to combine these two personal affections by working at the Hauser-Ross Eye Institute with the outstanding doctors and staff in our medical practice." Dr. Pearlman is also fluent in Hebrew and Spanish. |
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