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Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 74
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Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 74
South Barrington, IL
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
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Dr. Yavitz graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 1977 and completed a residency at University Ca Sf Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Newton Wellesley Hosp, Internal Medicine. Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in South Barrington, IL and has 49 years experience. Dr. Yavitz has experience treating conditions like Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Dry Eyes, Floaters, Diabetic Retinopathy, Chalazion, Stye, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Yavitz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Yavitz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Eyelid Disorders
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Dry Eyes
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Floaters
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Chalazion
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Chronic Conjunctivitis
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Ocular Hypertension
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Cataract
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Pinguecula
Corneal Ulcer
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Corneal Diseases
Pterygium
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Lazy Eye
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Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
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Excision of Chalazion
Iridocyclitis
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Uveitis
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Paralytic Strabismus
Glaucoma Surgery
Macular or Retinal Edema
Strabismus
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Visual Field Defects
Eyelid Surgery
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Posterior Uveitis
Senile Cataracts
Ectropion of Eyelid
Blepharitis
Progressive High Myopia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Exotropia
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All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Cataract Removal Surgery
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Macular Hole
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Chorioretinal Scars
Nearsightedness
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eye Cancer
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Astigmatism
Thyroid Eye Disease
Entropion
Eyeball Contusion
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Contusion of the Eyeball
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Foreign Body in Eye
Iridotomy
Iridectomy
Blocked Tear Duct
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Disorder of Choroid
Orbital Cellulitis
Diplopia
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Accommodation Disorders
Nodular Episcleritis
Presbyopia
Corneal Erosion
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Trichiasis
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Esotropia
Acquired Coloboma
Acute Angle-Closure Glaucoma
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Autoimmune Diseases
Black Eye
Blindness
Blurred Vision
Brow Ptosis
Brown Syndrome
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chlamydial Conjunctivitis
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Scar
Dacryoadenitis
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Glaucoma 1, Open Angle, C
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Lagophthalmos
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mechanical Strabismus
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Fracture
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
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Squamous Blepharitis
Sympathetic Uveitis
Temporal Arteritis
Thyroid Disease
Tonic Pupil
Ulcer
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Vascular Disease
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Examination
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Treatment
Goniotomy
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Laser Surgery
LASIK
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Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy

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  • American Enterprise Group
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    United Healthcare
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Universal American
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Coventry Health Care

Locations

  1. 1 Kovach eye
    100 W Higgins Rd Unit H35, South Barrington, IL 60010
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    09:00 - 12:00
    Sunday
    Closed
  2. 2 Office
    7250 N Cicero Ave Ste 120, Lincolnwood, IL 60712
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    Closed
    Thursday
    14:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 13:00
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
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  3. 3 Office
    152 N Addison Ave, Elmhurst, IL 60126
  4. 4 Office
    1960 Springbrook Square Dr, Naperville, IL 60564

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Anterior Segment Surgery
Cataract Surgery
Anterior Segment Ophthalmology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Yavitz's profile.

Dr. Yavitz frequently treats the following conditions: Eyelid Disorders, Tear Duct Disorders, Lacrimal Gland Disorder, Dry Eyes, Floaters, Diabetic Retinopathy, Chalazion, Stye, Corneal Abrasion or Laceration, Chronic Conjunctivitis, Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension, Conjunctival Hemorrhage, Allergic Conjunctivitis and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Saint Alexius Medical Center, OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, Edward Hospital-Main Campus and Saint Joseph Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Edward Yavitz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Education
Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    1977
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Newton Wellesley
    1978
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Ca Sf Med Ctr, Ophthalmology Newton Wellesley Hosp, Internal Medicine
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University Calif
    1982
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL

  • Saint Alexius Medical Center

    1555 N Barrington Rd, Hoffman Estates, IL

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, Rockford, IL

  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St, Naperville, IL

  • Saint Joseph Hospital

    77 N Airlite St, Elgin, IL

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