Welcome to Illinois Retina Associates
Illinois Retina Associates stands as a beacon of excellence in the field, offering referring providers the confidence that their patients will receive prompt care and unparalleled treatment. With a patient-centered approach, we strive to empower individuals with the knowledge and guidance they need to make informed decisions about their eye health.
47
Years Serving Chicagoland
114K+
Surgeries Performed
394
Years of Combined Experience
135+
Clinical Trials Participated
Meet Our Retina Specialists
Our highly-respected retina specialists are doctors, educators, and researchers, who share a commitment to compassionate and innovative patient care.
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Vivek Chaturvedi, MD, FASRS
Retina Specialist
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Joseph Civantos, MD, FACS, FASRS
Retina Specialist
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Jack Cohen, MD, FACS
Retina Specialist
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Henry Feng, MD
Retina Specialist
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Sohail Hasan, MD, PhD, FACS, FRCSC
Retina Specialist
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Ramon Lee, MD
Retina Specialist
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Mathew MacCumber, MD, PhD, FASRS
Retina Specialist
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John Pollack, MD, FASRS
Retina Specialist
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Veena R. Raiji, MD, MPH
Retina Specialist
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Zac B. Ravage, MD, FASRS
Retina Specialist
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Kourous Rezaei, MD, FASRS
Retina Specialist
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Ryan Sabherwal, MD
Retina Specialist
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E. Anne Shepherd, MD
Retina Specialist
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Sarah Syeda, MD – Fellow
Retina Specialist
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Kevin Elwood, MD - Fellow
Retina Specialist
Memberships and Affiliations
Refer Your Patients to Us
Thank you for trusting our team. Please complete the form and fax to our office.
Breakthrough Research & Clinical Trials
We're deeply proud of our four decades of participation in national and international research studies. These clinical trials allow us to offer patients access to groundbreaking technologies and next-generation treatments.
The History of Illinois Retina
Since its inception in 1975, Illinois Retina Associates has become an internationally-recognized practice and a Chicago institution – leading technological advancements and breakthroughs in retinal research and earning the trust of thousands of patients. The journey is marked by a legacy of skilled retinal specialists, innovative treatments, and an unwavering commitment to patient-centric care.
“A premier destination for personalized eye care.”— Dr. Carrie Roitstein, Optometrist, Glimpse Vision
“You can trust this group of professionals with all of your retinal needs!”— Lisa Wilson, Optometrist, Kirschner Vision Group
“I do not hesitate to refer over to the doctors at Illinois Retina Associates.”— James B. Sowinski, O.D., Absolute Vision Care
“The best retina specialists to whom I refer all my patients, family and friends.”— Dr. Beth Mokaya, Pearle Vision
Referring Doctor FAQs
We value the relationships we've built with referring providers, and hope the answers below provide clarity on the referral proocess.
To refer a patient, please visit our Refer a Patient page or call one of our offices listed.
For urgent cases, please call one of our offices.
Please ask your patient to complete and sign our Authorization Form and fax it to the location where they are receiving care.
Blog and News
Keep up with the latest news, updates, and announcements from our practice.
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June 9, 2025Dr. Sohail Hasan Featured at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute 2025 Shugarman Ophthalmology Advocacy Program
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June 9, 2025Hydroxychloroquine Toxicity – June, 2025
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June 3, 202520th Annual Foundation Fighting Blindness Vision Walk
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May 22, 2025Dr. Sohail Hasan Presents at New York State Ophthalmological Society’s Envision 2025 Meeting
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May 14, 2025Dr. Raiji Uveitis Seminar 2025
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May 13, 2025Illinois Retina Associates Physicians Featured at 2025 Retina World Congress 2025