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Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE

(Dr. Felix Yan-Fay Chau, M.D.)

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and Surgery

University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Professional interests include: eye problems, retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases), retinopathy of prematurity, and more.

1009 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-3937

Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE is a retina specialist in Chicago, IL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and surgery. He graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System and University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital and Health Science System.

Office Locations

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

1009 S. Wood Street
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 996-3937

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1905 W. Taylor Street
Chicago, IL 60612

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5000 S. 5th Avenue Edward Hines Jr. Hospital (578)
Hines, IL 60141

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Some issues Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“Taking a peek with the naked eye is a bad idea, said Dr. Felix Chau, an ophthalmologist with the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago.”—"As interest in eclipse reaches frenzy, viewing glasses in short supply", Daily Press, August 2017

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	17
doctor visit	551
eye procedures	510
injections	151
ultrasound (sonogram)	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, injections and photocoagulation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	572
eye procedures	547
injections	125
photocoagulation	14

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	111
Female	126

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	110
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	88
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	16
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2013

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	65
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	508
eye procedures	529
injections	133

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	109
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	62
Black	105
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	89
From 75 to 84	62
85 and over	13
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2014

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	61
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	379
eye procedures	399
injections	92

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	186
Female	212

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	114
Black	158
Hispanic	98
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	30
Less than 65	116

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	57
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	351
eye procedures	364
injections	96

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	46
Black	77
Hispanic	49
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	48
85 and over	12
Less than 65	56

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	59
Dementia	11
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	379
eye procedures	427
injections	73

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	78
Hispanic	51
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	68
From 75 to 84	41
85 and over	18
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	61
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	23
doctor visit	427
eye procedures	550
injections	105
ultrasound (sonogram)	23

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	108
Female	108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	53
Black	89
Hispanic	61
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	82
From 75 to 84	50
85 and over	17
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	5
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	63
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	452
eye procedures	600
injections	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	115
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	67
Black	96
Hispanic	55
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	90
From 75 to 84	54
85 and over	22
Less than 65	67

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	57
Dementia	10
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	310
eye procedures	460
injections	97
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	63
Black	69
Hispanic	39
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	52
85 and over	17
Less than 65	47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	38
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	60
Dementia	9
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	74
doctor visit	334
eye procedures	643
injections	134
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	77

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	55
Black	56
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	51
85 and over	13
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	56
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	395
eye procedures	564
injections	102
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	96

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	56
Black	61
Hispanic	54
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	69
From 75 to 84	57
85 and over	16
Less than 65	51

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	54
Dementia	0
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	30
doctor visit	372
eye procedures	552
injections	103
ultrasound (sonogram)	30

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	92

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	61
Black	59
Hispanic	46
Asian	12
Other	11
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	65
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	14
Less than 65	49

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE in 2023

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	72
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	52
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	35
doctor visit	419
eye procedures	512
injections	111
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	35

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE.

**Gender**
Female	102
Male	101

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	79
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	52
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	51
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	53
85 and over	15
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE From 2012 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE graduated from University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine. He completed residency at Duke University Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine

Residency: Duke University Medical Center

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System

University of Illinois at Chicago Hospital and Health Science System

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2016-09-22

I just saw Dr. Chau for a new patient visit and he was great. He is very thorough and explained everything - he even got on Google to show us images to help us better understand what he was saying. He went out of his way to walk us to imaging - which was in the building next door! I was thoroughly impressed and felt very confident having Dr. Chau as my new MD.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$900 LUCENTIS $850	$50
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$67 EYLEA HD $67
ThromboGenics, Inc.	$36 JETREA $36
AbbVie Inc.	$18 OZURDEX $18
Allergan Inc.	$16 OZURDEX $16
Other	$1 (820) Cholbam $1

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$617
Food and Beverage	$385
Education	$37

Research Payments

Dr. Felix Y. Chau, MD, BSE has received 11 research payments totaling $50,368.

Biography

Dr. Felix Chau's medical specialty is surgery and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Areas of particular interest for Dr. Chau include eye surgery and retinopathy of prematurity. After completing medical school at the University of Iowa, Carver College of Medicine, he performed his residency at Duke University Medical Center. Dr. Chau's professional affiliations include the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.