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Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD

(87 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

Professional interests include: laser treatment, outpatient care, cataract surgery, and more.

9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195

(216) 444-2020

Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD is an ophthalmologist in Strongsville, OH specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic, Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center, Independence Family Health Center and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.

Office Locations

Address:

16761 S Park Center
Strongsville, OH 44136

Address:

5001 Rockside Road
Independence, OH 44131

Address:

9500 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, OH 44195

Some issues Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, 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 (see more mentions in the news)

“You want to make sure you're protecting those eyes anytime you're outside or potentially exposed to the sun and UV radiation," explained Nicole Bajic, MD, surgical ophthalmologist with Cleveland...”—"How to Pick the Right Sunglasses", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , June 2024

“"It's recommended to use eclipse glasses that are compliant with the ISO 12312-2 international standard for filters to view the sun directly," explained Nicole Bajic, MD, surgical ophthalmologist...”—"Protecting your Eyes during the Solar Eclipse", Cleveland Clinic Newsroom , April 2024

“"Eclipse glasses are very important to prevent photothermal injury to the retina, and not just any old glasses - they have to be eclipse glasses with the ISO 12312-2 filter," said Dr. Nicole Bajic,...”—"Live updates: Total solar eclipse to cross North America", NBC News, April 2024

eye procedures	172

**Gender**
Male	44
Female	92

**Age**
From 65 to 74	52
From 75 to 84	45
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	10
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	21
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	15
eye procedures	973
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	20
laser treatment	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	258

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	345
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	121
From 75 to 84	152
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	23
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

eye procedures	637

**Gender**
Male	123
Female	219

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	317
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	109
85 and over	63
Less than 65	11

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	12

capsulotomy	22
doctor visit	478
eye procedures	1641
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	16
laser treatment	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	47

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2018 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Strongsville, OH were eye procedures, ultrasound (sonogram), lacrimal (tearing system) procedures and capsulotomy.

capsulotomy	18
doctor visit	478
eye procedures	860
lacrimal (tearing system) procedures	18
laser treatment	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2018 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	56

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	66
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	0
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	30
85 and over	6
Less than 65	1
65 to 74	33

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD From 2018 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD treated were high cholesterol, hypertension, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	19
High Cholesterol	19
Stroke	1
Ischemic Heart Disease	8
Depression	5
Chronic Kidney Disease	7
Asthma	1
Osteoporosis	3
Heart Failure	4
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	3
Diabetes	6
Atrial Fibrillation	4
Cancer	3
Dementia	3

Education & Training

She completed residency at University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals. She is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Residency: University of Chicago Affiliated Hospitals (2018)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center

Independence Family Health Center

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.87 out of 5 stars based on 87 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Nicole Nikolic Bajic, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Strongsville, OH.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Carl Zeiss Meditec, Inc.	$9,814 VisuMax $3,025	IOLMaster 700 $2,410	QUATERA 700 $2,030	ARTEVO 800 $132	CIRRUS HD-OCT $17	Other $2,200
Dompe US, Inc.	$5,640 Oxervate $5,640
AbbVie Inc.	$1,519 VUITY $1,469	DURYSTA $50
Boston Scientific Corporation	$581 AMS $399	AMS 700 CXR RTE KIT $102	GENERAL BPH $80
Alcon Vision LLC	$532 Hydrus Microstent $445	AcrySof $38	AcrySof UltraSert $31	Centurion $18
Other	$3,596 OZURDEX $384	EYLEA aflibercept injection $317	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $298	LOTEMAX GEL $249	PROVENGE $226	Other $2,122

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$10,830
Food and Beverage	$5,539
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$5,225
Education	$88

Biography

Dr. Nicole Bajic's area of specialization is ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Bajic trained at a hospital affiliated with the University of Chicago for her residency. Areas of expertise for Dr. Bajic include eye allergy (allergic conjunctivitis), outpatient care, and dry eyes. Patients gave her an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Bajic is affiliated with Strongsville Family Health & Surgery Center, Independence Family Health Center, and Cleveland Clinic Main Campus.