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Biography
Kourous A. Rezaei, M.D., is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal diseases. He specializes in treating a full range of conditions, including retinal detachment, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, diabetic macular edema and vitreous hemorrhage. Dr. Rezaei also serves as an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center. He has been with Illinois Retina Associates since 2005.
While working on his medical degree at the prestigious University of Cologne in Germany, Dr. Rezaei spent a month studying with the late Prof. Klaus Heimann, who became his mentor and proved instrumental in shaping Dr. Rezaei's future career as a retina specialist. Following medical school at University of Cologne, Dr. Rezaei moved to the United States to pursue the most advanced research opportunities at the University of Chicago. While there, he continued his research in the field of cell transplantation as a treatment for age-related macular degeneration. Dr. Rezaei completed his residency at the University of Chicago and served as Chief Resident in his final year. He went on to perform a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the Kresge Eye Institute in Detroit and upon completion returned to Chicago, where he became Director of Vitreoretinal Service at the University of Chicago. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
Throughout his career, Dr. Rezaei has been dedicated to research and has served as principal investigator or co-investigator in numerous major clinical trials, including those involving new treatments for diabetic macular edema, central vein occlusion, and age-related macular degeneration.
Dr. Rezaei is also a busy writer and lecturer. He has published more than 30 articles in leading academic specialty journals, and has authored chapters for three medical textbooks. He also served as an editorial board member for Investigative Ophthalmology and Visual Science and has reviewed numerous articles in other leading journals. Dr. Rezaei has presented more than 80 abstracts to his peers at ophthalmology meetings around the world and serves as an advisor to several major pharmaceutical companies. Dr. Rezaei holds memberships in a number of professional societies and organizations and has won numerous awards, including the prestigious University of Chicago's Albert M. Potts Award for outstanding performance in ophthalmology research and science, and the Beem Fisher Award from the Chicago Ophthalmological Society. Dr. Rezaei is on staff at several area hospitals and sees patients at Illinois Retina's Harvey and Munster, Ind., office locations.
When he's not in the office, Dr. Rezaei and his wife enjoy spending time with their two sons and relaxing. He especially enjoys coaching his sons in soccer, playing tennis, skiing, running and watching Formula One racing. Dr. Rezaei is fluent in English, German and Persian.
"Every day I try to give the best care possible to my patients. I believe it is a great honor to have the opportunity to participate in their care and to improve the health of their eyes. It is also very rewarding to have the privilege to improve the quality of life of others."
Kourous A. Rezaei, M.D.
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