Charles Ahn, MD, Naperville Ophthalmologist

Charles S. Ahn, MD

Ophthalmology

4.7
373 Ratings
Years in Practice: 26 years
Practices In: Downers Grove, Naperville
Patients Seen: Adolescents and Adults

I believe in treat­ing patients with their best inter­est in mind and to treat them with com­pas­sion as I would want to be treat­ed. I strive to uti­lize the lat­est in tech­nol­o­gy, tech­niques and exper­tise in man­ag­ing patients to obtain the best pos­si­ble outcomes.

Board Certifications
Ophthalmology
Languages
English, Korean
Awards & Accolades
Chicago Magazine, Top Doctors 2022
Resident Research Fellowship, University of Illinois 2000
Clinical Interests

Com­plex cataract surg­eries, Corneal trans­plan­ta­tions, Refrac­tive surgery

Personal Interests

Spend­ing time with my fam­i­ly, Human­i­tar­i­an work involv­ing mis­sion trips to pro­vide both med­ical and sur­gi­cal care to those in need, Ten­nis, Golf, Ski­ing, Ice hockey

Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery Illinois Association of Ophthalmology International Society of Refractive Surgery
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
3815 Highland Avenue Downers Grove, Illinois 60515 630-275-2700 Get Directions
Edward Hospital
801 S. Washington St. Naperville, Illinois 60540 630-527-3000 Get Directions
School
University of Michigan Medical School Graduation Date: 1993 Degree: MD
Residency
University of Illinois at Chicago Resident in Ophthalmology
Fellowships
University of Utah, John Moran Eye Center Cornea, External Disease and Refractive Surgery

Procedures

Cataract Evaluation and Surgery, Cornea Transplant Surgery, DALK, DMEK, DSAEK, ICL Surgery, PKP, PRK, Phacoemulsification & Intraocular Lens Implants, Pterygium Surgery, Refractive Surgery, YAG Laser Iridotomy and Capsulotomy

Conditions

Eye Infections, Ocular Trauma

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.7
373 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.7
370 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.7
366 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.7
372 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.7
369 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
363 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Ahn listened to me and answered all my questions and is very professional .Gave me a very detailed schedule of my eye drops and post op instructions."
5
Oct. 25, 2023
"Every aspect was fast, efficient and professional. There was zero waiting time."
5
Oct. 25, 2023
"I can thank enough my Doctor & his staff for the special excellent care they provided me. Thank you so much for the great & surgery you performed on me."
5
Oct. 24, 2023
"Dr. Ahn was thorough and professional. He explained what he needed to do with my cataract."
5
Oct. 24, 2023
"I received excellent care and have already referred a dear friend."
5
Oct. 20, 2023
"Always personable and wonderful care."
5
Oct. 20, 2023
"Dr. Ahn is an amazingly competent physician!"
5
Oct. 20, 2023
"All was very good. No complaints."
5
Oct. 7, 2023
"Doctor Ahn is the best period. He is an outstanding doc and his office top to bottom is outstanding. Doc Ahn and his staff made my experience easy and painless start to finish. The final results were far better than I expected. Again Doctor Ahn is the best around and I would highly recommend him to anyone"
5
Sep. 25, 2023
"I am blessed that *Dr. Charles Ahn performed both of my cataract removal surgeries. *Dr. Ahn is incredible and both of my eyes are now 20/20."
5
Sep. 25, 2023
"Excellent experience"
5
Sep. 24, 2023
"*Dr. Ahn and the nurse were very helpful - they answered my questions and calmed my concerns about my eyesight recovery."
5
Aug. 28, 2023
"Dr. Ahn took quite a bit of time with his examination and discussion of my main concern. He even rechecked the cataracts in my eyes two or three times to be sure of his diagnosis. Very thorough!"
5
Aug. 21, 2023
"Exceptionally kind and friendly assistant or PA"
5
Aug. 21, 2023
"Very easy to talk to and listens to me. Good doctor!"
5
Aug. 18, 2023
"Excellent Dr Very attentive and very professional"
5
Aug. 17, 2023
"This was an emergency follow up appointment. I was seen ASAP."
5
Aug. 14, 2023
"It was a very pleasant experience"
5
Aug. 14, 2023
"Dr. Charles Ahn is an excellent doctor. He cares about his patient and is very knowledgeable."
5
Aug. 14, 2023
"He was very caring and understanding."
5
Aug. 9, 2023
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