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Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD

Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Richard Ahuja, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Rush Medical College in 1994. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Humboldt Park Health and Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4.6 Star Rating
Based on 10 reviews 4.6 Star Rating (10 reviews)

Practice

840 W Irving Park Rd Ste 401 Chicago, IL 60613
(773) 472-3937

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ahuja specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Ahuja's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahuja

4.6

10 ratings, 8 with a written review
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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May 13, 2023
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
May 12, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Anna B. – Mar 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
4 people found this helpful
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Dec 29, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Maria R. – Nov 09, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 27, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
7 people found this helpful
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Marcus B. in Chicago, IL – Jul 14, 2016
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
7 people found this helpful
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Mayra Ortiz-Colon in Chicago, IL – Jun 03, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Dr. Ahuja is a thorough, caring and attentive ophthalmologist, who treats his patients with compassion, placing their health and comfort as his highest priority. Dr. Ahuja currently provides care for diabetic eye disease, hypertensive eye disease,...read more

biography

Dr. Ahuja is a Chicago native. He received his undergraduate degree at Northwestern University in Evanston, his medical degree (M.D.) at Rush Medical College, Chicago, Illinois. He completed an Internal Medicine internship at Illinois Masonic Medical...read more

  • Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Moorfields Eye Hospital In London For Medical Retina

    Fellowship Hospital, 1999

  • Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1995

  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1994

  • Northwestern University In Philosophy And Neurobiology

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Lake Shore Retina S.C. Corp840 W Irving Park Rd Ste 401 Chicago, IL 60613
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Practice

Office1044 N Mozart St Ste 500 Chicago, IL 60622
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Thorek Memorial Hospital

    850 W Irving Park Rd
    Chicago, IL 60613

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    83%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% lower than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center

    2233 W Division St
    Chicago, IL 60622
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    82%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% lower than the national average

    74%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Humboldt Park Health

    1044 N Francisco Ave
    Chicago, IL 60622
    Recipient of 1
    hospital award

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    80%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% lower than the national average

    70%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    6% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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