Testimonials
“I have had a lot of issues with my eyes over the last 5 years. I needed to find a Dr. closer to home. Needless to say I was beyond nervous to make a change (due to my history). Dr Ravage and his entire staff were fantastic. Immediately made me feel welcome and comfortable with switching Dr’s. They were well aware of my previous issues, which meant they read and payed attention to my previous medical records. Beyond thankful!!!!”
“Great experience. I was able to get an appointment the next day and I was seen at the scheduled time. The team was very professional and gave me confidence that they were competent. Dr. Chaturvedi was great. Two thumbs up.”
“No suggestions for improvements. I had a retina emergency last week and was able to obtain an appointment with Dr. Veena Raiji within 24 hours. Dr. Raiji and the staff at Illinois Retina Associates were professional and caring. They diagnosed a retinal tear, worked with my insurance company, and performed laser surgery within a span of a couple hours. This likely prevented a retinal detachment. I appreciate everyone's help.”
“Dr. MacCumber was superb. He was in charge of (obviously), but also in the sense that he immediately gave me as the patient a tremendous sense of confidence...that I knew that he knew exactly how to diagnose me. Truly a fantastic doctor. And his entire support team, from front desk to nurses/assistants, were all top notch.”
“One of the best experiences on a really scary day. Staff and Dr. Rezaei were beyond amazing! No need to go to Chicago when docs like him in NW Indiana!”
“Dr. Civantos was a true professional. Explained everything I needed to know in a manner in which I could understand and appreciate.”
“I had a great experience at Illinois Retina Associates, specifically at their Skokie location. From coordinating with my healthcare network to scheduling the appointment, the staff made everything easy and efficient. When my network failed twice to send over my medical notes, Emmaline not only kept me informed but also patiently helped me navigate how to copy and submit them myself. That kind of support made a stressful situation much easier. The reception team, support staff, and doctors were all incredibly thoughtful and helpful. It’s clear they are a well-organized, experienced team that works smoothly together. Dr. Jack Cohen, in particular, treated me with great care and took the time to thoroughly answer my questions. He helped alleviate many of my concerns with kindness and clarity. Although this was a one-time visit for me, my mother-in-law has had multiple appointments here. They always manage to keep her moving during her visits, which means she doesn’t even have time to complain. That’s a win in my book. We’ve only visited the Skokie office so far, but I live near their Libertyville location, which gives me flexibility for future appointments. They also have a Chicago office, which adds to their accessibility across the area.
I highly recommend Illinois Retina Associates.”
“This was my first visit to Illinois Retina Associates. Totally pleased with the care and professionalism of the staff and Dr. Feng from check-in, to exam and consult. Well done.”
“Dr. Shepherd was fantastic and answered all of my questions directly and clearly. I'm very happy she is tracking my issue and I left very reassured that any issues will be dealt with by the practice.”
“Always very professional with a great staff that seems to love what they do. Always leave my appointment knowing that I’ve chosen the best Doctor and staff.”
“Great experience starting with the women at the front desk to each of the PAs to the wonderful personal attention given by Dr. Sabherwal.”
“Everything was good. I've been seeing a doctor for this for months. In my first experience I felt like I learned more and everything was handled very kind and professionally.”
“They say to allow 2-3 hours for my visit, but it's always much less time to finish the procedure. This time, as always, we were finished in less than an hour. Dr. Chaturvedi and his entire staff function smoothly and efficiently -- providing a pleasant experience every time.”
“I had a great experience at Illinois Retina Associates, specifically at their Skokie location. From coordinating with my healthcare network to scheduling the appointment, the staff made everything easy and efficient. When my network failed twice to send over my medical notes, Emmaline not only kept me informed but also patiently helped me navigate how to copy and submit them myself. That kind of support made a stressful situation much easier. The reception team, support staff, and doctors were all incredibly thoughtful and helpful. It’s clear they are a well-organized, experienced team that works smoothly together. Dr. Jack Cohen, in particular, treated me with great care and took the time to thoroughly answer my questions. He helped alleviate many of my concerns with kindness and clarity. Although this was a one-time visit for me, my mother-in-law has had multiple appointments here. They always manage to keep her moving during her visits, which means she doesn’t even have time to complain. That’s a win in my book. We’ve only visited the Skokie office so far, but I live near their Libertyville location, which gives me flexibility for future appointments. They also have a Chicago office, which adds to their accessibility across the area.
I highly recommend Illinois Retina Associates.”
“Dr. Raiji-A very professional Dr with good wisdom. Had a great professional staff -they worked very well together as a team!!! Can’t wait to resolve my eye issues I know they do it! They are the best! She is the queen bee!!!!🐝”
“Dr. Hasan was very friendly. I was nervous about what could be going on with my eyes but he came in and instantly made me feel more relaxed.”
“Dr. Sabherwal was very thorough, listened to everything regarding my issues, took time explaining many details and connecting the dots involving my difficult case. Very pleased I saw him.”
“The staff was professional and so nice! Dr. Lee was made me feel comfortable, very thorough, and informative.”
“Everyone was professional and very efficient and I have only positive things to write about my visit and experience.l'm very glad that I was seen by Dr. Civantos and the treatment that he recommended.”
“Every single staff remember at Illinois Retina Associates were amazing. Everyone was extremely helpful, friendly, and professional. This was our first time here, and we haven’t had such wonderful care from start to finish for a long time.”
“I was very impressed with all the staff and Dr. Feng's knowledge and examination of my problems. When Dr. was done, I left knowing I pick the best Doctor.”
“I could not ask for any better treatment than what I had the care and personal attention I received from when I entered the office untold I left I could not ask for any more attention and concern that Dr. Cohen showed he assured me that he had concern and care for condition Thank you for a very caring doctor he treats his patients as individuals and you couldn’t ask for better.”
“I had seen Dr Ravage about 5 years ago, he fit me in his busy schedule as I had flashing in my left eye. I was experiencing similar symptoms and again he fit me in his busy schedule. I can’t say enough good things about Dr Ravage, he’s thorough and he explains his findings well. I drive 45-60 minutes to the office and will do the same in the future. Thanks, Dr. Ravage and your staff for such a pleasant experience!!”
“Dr. Hasan was absolutely wonderful! I am a physician as well and I was greatly impressed by his knowledge and expertise as well as his ability to provide comprehensive and compassionate care. I have already recommended him to another person just after my first appointment with him today!”
“I recently moved from Chicago to Tennessee, and drove back to be treated at Illinois Retina. Worth the trip!”
“Dear Dr. Veena Raiji, I lost your phone number! So I am reaching out the old fashioned way. As you know I have non-syndromic retinitis pigmentosa. Yet I am to pursue a career in ENT! Well, I have great news...I saw Dr. Rahmani (she reminds me of you :) and based on my visual fields, ERG, preliminary genetics testing (which you ordered) and overall clinical presentation, she says my phenotype is mild any significant visual impairment will occur on the order of decades, and my chance of going completely blind is <1%. Also, in 20 years the available treatment options will be plenty. So, she said go for ENT! I want to sincerely thank you for taking part in my car. This has been an emotional roller coaster. I questioned myself and my future. But this experience has prompted me to reflect on what it means to be a patient dealing with uncertainty, bouncing from doctor to doctor for workup/opinions. I hope this helps me develop into a more compassionate physician. I am grateful to have met you. Your kindness & compassion did make a difference.”
“From the moment I walked into the Skokie office, at the reception desk, all the technicians, and Dr. Ravage, I felt like they were treating my "whole person" not just an eye problem. Everyone displayed such courtesy, compassion, and professionalism. What a marvelous place. I called for an appointment, quite at the last minute, to get a 2nd opinion consultation on some necessary surgery. The staff found a date that worked for me and the appointment went well with very little waiting, even though the waiting room was quite busy.”
“Dearest Dr. Raiji, I am enjoying my new eyes!! Went to the Botanical Gardens recently and just loved the fact I am able to view the beautiful winter trees and curl up in a quiet corner with Wordsworth poetry in hand (and a good coffee). I love this place in the winter because it is quiet and an adventure getting here on the METRA! There are no words to express my gratitude for your help in giving me my sight back. I've been back in school with this doctoral experience and enjoying it very much now that I can read, highlight all my million books, and do research. I've also been painting again, although I am not very good at it, but one does not give up. It is the experience of the task that matters and if there is passion then enjoyment is in the heart. Thought about you when I visited the Art Institute and viewed Georgia O'Keefe photography exhibit. She was an amazing woman with the eyes of a genius. After my AIC visits I've been sitting in the back of a lecture room at the Chicago Psychoanalytic Institute on Michigan Ave sneaking in and listening to Freud lectures. All these MDs, PhDs wonder who I am, but now that I can see again I am going to apply as an "interested scholar" to study with them next year (my sneaking in days are over). They haven't tossed me out of the lectures yet! Next year I'm finishing all of Freud's writings, Darwin, Marx, Dante, Woolf, Quantum Physics, Turgenev and some other movers and shakers of genius. The physics is a bit challenging...Well, i wish you and your family a blessed, safe and tranquil holiday. "See" you soon! Your grateful patient"”
“Doctor Pollack is tremendous. I have had complete confidence in him and his staff for many years. He has always recommended what he has thought was best for me.”
