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Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 50
Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Offers telehealth

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Schererville, IN.
Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 50
Schererville, IN
Accepting new patients
25 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Schererville, IN.
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About Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Dr. Dwarakanathan graduated from ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE in 2001 and completed a residency at Cook County Hospital. Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Schererville, IN and has 25 years experience. Dr. Dwarakanathan has experience treating conditions like Blepharitis, Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Diseases, Chronic Conjunctivitis and Squamous Blepharitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Dwarakanathan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Dwarakanathan also speaks Spanish and Tamil. Dr. Dwarakanathan is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Blepharitis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Blepharitis
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Corneal Diseases
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Squamous Blepharitis
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Keratoconus
Eye Infections
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Blindness
Stye
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Eyelid Disorders
Dry Eyes
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Herpetic Keratitis
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Nearsightedness
Keratitis
Corneal Ulcer
Hordeolum
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Diabetic Retinopathy
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Cataract Removal Surgery
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Chalazion
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Glaucoma
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Accommodation Disorders
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Macular or Retinal Edema
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Macular Hole
Tear Duct Surgery
Diabetic Cataracts
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Trichiasis
Visual Field Defects
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drusen
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Hemorrhage
Ocular Hypertension
Eyelid Surgery
Migraine
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Disorder of Choroid
Chorioretinal Scars
Dislocation of Lens
Astigmatism
Headache
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Presbyopia
Ectropion of Eyelid
Strabismus
Exotropia
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Autoimmune Diseases
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Tumor
Blind Hypertensive Eye
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Brain Disorders
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Dacryoadenitis
Diplopia
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Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Graves' Disease
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Hypopyon
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lazy Eye
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Miosis
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Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Panophthalmitis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pars Planitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoblastoma
Retinoschisis
Sarcoidosis
Sjögren's Syndrome
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Lamellar Keratoplasty (ALK)
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Corneal Tattooing
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Keratomileusis
Ocular Prosthetics
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Scleral Reinforcement Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Cigna
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Choice Care PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • HealthLink PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Choice Plus POS II
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Choice Plus POS
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Sagamore Plus

Where Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Helix Eye Care PC
    326 W US Highway 30, Schererville, IN 46375
  2. 2 Arbor Center for EyeCare
    2640 183rd St, Homewood, IL 60430
  3. 3 Office
    320 W US Highway 30, Schererville, IN 46375
  4. 4 John H. Stroger JR. Hospital of Cook County
    1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612

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Meet Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD

Languages Spoken
Spanish
Tamil
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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FAQs About Dr. Dwarakanathan's Practice

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

Dr. Dwarakanathan frequently treats the following conditions: Blepharitis, Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy, Corneal Diseases, Chronic Conjunctivitis and Squamous Blepharitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD is affiliated with John H Stroger JR. Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • ALBANY MEDICAL COLLEGE
    2001
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
  • Evanston Northwestern Healthcare
    2001
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Cook County Hospital
    2005
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center
    2006
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Surendar Dwarakanathan, MD Practices

  • John H Stroger JR. Hospital

    1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL

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