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Dr. Surendra Basti, MD

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(Surendra Basti, MD)

(104 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease), General Practice and Eye Disease Ophthalmology (Corneal and External Diseases)

Kasturba Medical College (1987)

Professional interests include: ulcers, cataracts, cataract surgery, and more.

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1520
Chicago, IL 60611

(312) 695-8150

Dr. Surendra Basti, MD is an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease), general practice and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He graduated from Kasturba Medical College in 1987 and has 39 years of experience. Dr. Surendra Basti, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) and Northwestern Medicine Department of Ophthalmology.

Office Locations

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1520
Chicago, IL 60611

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225 E. Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60611

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645 N Michigan Avenue Suite 440
Chicago, IL 60611

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820 S. Damen Avenue Chicago
Chicago, IL 60612

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Some issues Dr. Surendra Basti, MD 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

“An ill-fitting or poorly made face covering will increase the chances that exhaled air escapes from the top of the mask, says Surendra Basti, a professor of ophthalmology at Northwestern...”—"You're not imagining it: Masks can make your eyes feel dry. Here's what to do.", Boston, September 2020

“Dr. Surendra Basti, associate professor of ophthalmology at Northwestern, said it was a "revelation"how well the laser worked at opening the cataract and breaking it into pieces.”—"New laser technology available for removing cataracts", Orlando Sentinel, August 2012

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

anterior segment surgery

endothelial keratoplasty

extracapsular cataract extraction with IOL implantation

In 2023, Dr. Surendra Basti, MD performed more anterior segment surgery, endothelial keratoplasty, and extracapsular cataract extraction (ECCE) with IOL implantation procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
doctor visit	276
eye procedures	1441
laser treatment	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	322

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	34
doctor visit	80
eye procedures	1836
laser treatment	34
ultrasound (sonogram)	340

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	361
Female	544

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	602
Black	161
Hispanic	57
Asian	50
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	396
From 75 to 84	304
85 and over	131
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2013

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Dementia	7
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	45
eye procedures	1806
laser treatment	45
ultrasound (sonogram)	337

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	320
Female	533

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	564
Black	148
Hispanic	47
Asian	58
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	373
From 75 to 84	300
85 and over	114
Less than 65	66

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2014

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	38
doctor visit	27
eye procedures	1826
laser treatment	38
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	364

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	708
Female	1058

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1238
Black	256
Hispanic	102
Asian	82
Other	88
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	760
From 75 to 84	656
85 and over	236
Less than 65	114

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2015

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	37
eye procedures	1980
laser treatment	37
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	416

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	381
Female	514

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	635
Black	116
Hispanic	49
Asian	52
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	408
From 75 to 84	303
85 and over	125
Less than 65	59

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2016

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	28
Dementia	6
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	35
eye procedures	1764
laser treatment	35
ultrasound (sonogram)	227

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	354
Female	547

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	626
Black	111
Hispanic	55
Asian	55
Other	54
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	399
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	117
Less than 65	48

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2017

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	30
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	27
Dementia	6
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	46
eye procedures	1631
laser treatment	46
ultrasound (sonogram)	52

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	300
Female	508

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	584
Black	93
Hispanic	48
Asian	42
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	327
From 75 to 84	324
85 and over	114
Less than 65	43

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2018

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	25
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	50
eye procedures	1743
laser treatment	50

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	505

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	595
Black	95
Hispanic	42
Asian	49
Other	47
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	345
85 and over	109
Less than 65	34

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2019

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	26
Dementia	5
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	26
eye procedures	1388
laser treatment	26

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	248
Female	391

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	478
Black	73
Hispanic	31
Asian	32
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	255
From 75 to 84	274
85 and over	83
Less than 65	27

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2020

Hypertension	56
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	22
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	56
doctor visit	408
eye procedures	1150
laser treatment	56

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	292
Female	435

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	553
Black	64
Hispanic	0
Asian	43
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	277
From 75 to 84	321
85 and over	109
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	20
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	22
Dementia	6
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, capsulotomy and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

capsulotomy	48
doctor visit	713
eye procedures	503
laser treatment	48

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	274
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	543
Black	65
Hispanic	27
Asian	41
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	284
From 75 to 84	325
85 and over	83
Less than 65	19

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD in 2022

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	74
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	21
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	26
Dementia	4
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), capsulotomy and laser treatment.

capsulotomy	40
doctor visit	300
eye procedures	1551
laser treatment	40
transplant procedures	13
ultrasound (sonogram)	294

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD.

**Gender**
Male	323
Female	497

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	107
Asian / Pacific Islander	45
Non-Hispanic White	583
Hispanic	41
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	31

**Age**
75 to 84	317
85 and over	111
Less than 65	45
65 to 74	347

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Surendra Basti, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Surendra Basti, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	5

Education & Training

Dr. Surendra Basti, MD graduated from Kasturba Medical College in 1987. He completed residency at Resident: Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Ophthalmology. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Kasturba Medical College (1987)

Residency: Resident: Medical Research Foundation, Sankara Nethralaya, Ophthalmology (1991)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Surendra Basti, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Northwestern Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Surendra Basti, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.92 out of 5 stars based on 104 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Surendra Basti, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$52,179 ENVISTA $3,088	TRULIGN TORIC $2,000	PROLENSA $525	LOTEMAX SM $29	STELLARIS $25	Other $46,513
Johnson & Johnson Surgical Vision, Inc.	$36,001 Compact Intuitiv $10,189	Tecnis Symphony Toric IOL $7,250	COMPACT INTUITIV Phacofragmentation System $7,150	Whitestar Phacoemulsficiation System $3,500	Tecnis IOL $2,300	Other $5,612
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$34,514 STELLARIS PC $2,000	STELLARIS $14	$32,500
Bausch & Lomb Americas Inc.	$33,068 enVista MX60 IOL $43	LOTEMAX SM $26	$33,000
Abbott Laboratories	$18,536 Optics $11,447	Medical Optics $3,664	Healon Viscoelastics $3,255	Non-Covered $93	$77
Other	$18,659 XIIDRA $1,611	IOLMaster 500 $652	VisuMax $396	Medical Optics $290	RESTASIS $215	Other $15,495

**Types of Payments**
Grant	$122,000
Consulting Fee	$38,661
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$18,865
Food and Beverage	$5,321
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$3,000
Other	$5,110

Research Payments

Dr. Surendra Basti, MD has received 10 research payments totaling $39,347.

Biography

Dr. Surendra Basti is a specialist in general practice and eye disease ophthalmology (corneal and external diseases). He attended Kasturba Medical College and then went on to complete his residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. Areas of expertise for Dr. Basti include ulcers, cataract surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. He has received a 5.0 out of 5 star rating by his patients. His distinctions include: Best posters, cataract section, ASCRS and Best Research Project award, Annual Northwestern Ophthalmology Residents day. Dr. Basti (or staff) speaks the following languages: Hindi and Konkani. His professional affiliations include Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He has an open panel in Chicago, IL according to Yext.