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Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD

(137 Ratings)

Specializes in: Glaucoma

Wayne State University School of Medicine (2006)

Professional interests include: hypertension (high blood pressure), cataracts, cataract surgery, and more.

2160 S First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153

(708) 216-3833

Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD is an ophthalmologist in Maywood, IL specializing in glaucoma. She graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2006 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD is affiliated with Loyola Medicine and Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC).

Office Locations

Address:

2160 S First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153

Some issues Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, 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

“A thinner cornea may indicate a less protective structure around the optic nerve, said Loyola Medicine ophthalmologist Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, who specializes in glaucoma.”—"Regular exams urged to thwart glaucoma", Chicago Sun-Times, January 2019

“"The biggest thing I tell my patients at the time of diagnosis is to make sure family members get screened," said Meenakshi Chaku, an ophthalmologist with Loyola University Medical Center.”—"Glaucoma's attack on vision can't be stopped, but early detection can slow it", Chicago Sun-Times, April 2018

doctor visit	60
excision	22
eye procedures	1846
laser treatment	37
ultrasound (sonogram)	74

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	282

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	199
Black	213
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	201
From 75 to 84	128
85 and over	65
Less than 65	103

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	45
Dementia	13
Cancer	10

doctor visit	65
excision	23
eye procedures	2132
laser treatment	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	58

**Gender**
Male	254
Female	330

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	248
Black	233
Hispanic	62
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	71
Less than 65	93

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	46
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

doctor visit	23
excision	18
eye procedures	1245
laser treatment	42
ultrasound (sonogram)	22

**Gender**
Male	470
Female	622

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	458
Black	462
Hispanic	102
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	466
From 75 to 84	318
85 and over	146
Less than 65	162

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	42
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

doctor visit	42
excision	45
eye procedures	1972
laser treatment	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	34

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	261

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	270
Black	108
Hispanic	47
Asian	17
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	198
From 75 to 84	124
85 and over	66
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	103
excision	17
eye procedures	2047
hospital care	19
inpatient care	19
laser treatment	31
ultrasound (sonogram)	33

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	303

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	305
Black	134
Hispanic	56
Asian	21
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	170
85 and over	80
Less than 65	65

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	23
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	45
Dementia	14
Cancer	12

doctor visit	65
excision	26
eye procedures	2305
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
laser treatment	55
ultrasound (sonogram)	49

**Gender**
Male	236
Female	306

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	292
Black	141
Hispanic	71
Asian	22
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	224
From 75 to 84	171
85 and over	78
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	44
Dementia	14
Cancer	13

doctor visit	51
excision	39
eye procedures	2570
laser treatment	66
ultrasound (sonogram)	66

**Gender**
Male	241
Female	321

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	315
Black	138
Hispanic	66
Asian	29
Other	14
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	237
From 75 to 84	200
85 and over	75
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	43
Dementia	16
Cancer	15

**Gender**
Male	196
Female	312

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	286
Black	137
Hispanic	50
Asian	23
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	173
85 and over	76
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	42
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

doctor visit	1475
excision	46
eye procedures	2036
laser treatment	96
ultrasound (sonogram)	90

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Maywood, IL were eye procedures, laser treatment, ultrasound (sonogram) and excision.

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	215
excision	28
eye procedures	2019
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22
laser treatment	58
ultrasound (sonogram)	54

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD.

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	273

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	156
Asian / Pacific Islander	11
Non-Hispanic White	237
Hispanic	50
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	7

**Age**
75 to 84	145
85 and over	65
Less than 65	64
65 to 74	201

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	7
Cancer	9
Dementia	9

Education & Training

Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD graduated from Wayne State University School of Medicine in 2006. She is certified by the Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Wayne State University School of Medicine (2006)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board (2012)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Loyola Medicine

Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC)

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.81 out of 5 stars based on 137 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Meenakshi Chaku, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Maywood, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
NEW WORLD MEDICAL,INC.	$2,820 AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $2,548	Kahook Dual Blade $272
Bausch & Lomb, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$2,000 ENVISTA $2,000
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$1,508 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $1,351	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $157
Allergan Inc.	$232 LUMIGAN $139	COMBIGAN $78	RESTASIS $15
EllexiScience	$146 $146
Other	$456 Rhopressa $115	CEQUA $114	ENVISTA $110	CataractEquipment $47	EXPRESS $30	Other $39

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$3,928
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,000
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program	$1,000
Gift	$143
Travel and Lodging	$89

Biography

Dr. Meenakshi Chaku is a specialist in glaucoma in Maywood, IL. She is affiliated with Loyola University Medical Center (LUMC). Dr. Chaku studied medicine at Wayne State University School of Medicine.

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General Payments

Biography

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