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Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD

(4 Ratings)

Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1979)

Professional interests include: eye problems

9150 Crawford Avenue Suite 201
Skokie, IL 60076

(847) 677-2794

Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD is an ophthalmologist in Skokie, IL specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1979 and has 46 years of experience. Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD is affiliated with Private Practice and NorthShore.

Office Locations

Address:

9150 Crawford Avenue Suite 201
Skokie, IL 60076

Some issues Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, 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.

capsulotomy	15
doctor visit	29
eye procedures	979
laser treatment	15

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	245

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	357
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	131
85 and over	92
Less than 65	25

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	12
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	932
laser treatment	12

**Gender**
Male	147
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	12
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	164
85 and over	56
Less than 65	27

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	56
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	13
eye procedures	1031
laser treatment	13

**Gender**
Male	330
Female	500

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	734
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	30
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	316
From 75 to 84	316
85 and over	144
Less than 65	54

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	29
Dementia	10
Cancer	13

capsulotomy	22
eye procedures	1077
laser treatment	22

**Gender**
Male	173
Female	277

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	396
Black	0
Hispanic	15
Asian	17
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	197
From 75 to 84	162
85 and over	67
Less than 65	24

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	28
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	24
eye procedures	1193
laser treatment	24

**Gender**
Male	229
Female	288

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	452
Black	13
Hispanic	15
Asian	21
Other	16
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	219
From 75 to 84	177
85 and over	87
Less than 65	34

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	37
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	22
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	24
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	54
eye procedures	1331
laser treatment	54
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

**Gender**
Male	230
Female	311

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	454
Black	20
Hispanic	11
Asian	30
Other	26
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	235
From 75 to 84	174
85 and over	97
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	33
eye procedures	1298
laser treatment	33

**Gender**
Male	228
Female	297

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	446
Black	24
Hispanic	0
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	215
From 75 to 84	178
85 and over	88
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	55
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	11
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	25
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	31
eye procedures	1029
laser treatment	31

**Gender**
Male	180
Female	230

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	344
Black	23
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	172
From 75 to 84	132
85 and over	74
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	50
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	26
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	56
eye procedures	2455
laser treatment	56

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD for Medicare patients.

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

capsulotomy	28
doctor visit	20
eye procedures	1260
laser treatment	28
ultrasound (sonogram)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD.

**Gender**
Male	166
Female	239

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	9
Asian / Pacific Islander	15
Non-Hispanic White	352
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	6
Other	6

**Age**
85 and over	70
75 to 84	143
Less than 65	27
65 to 74	164

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	46
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	4
Osteoporosis	8
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Education & Training

Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 1979. He completed residency at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics. He is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (1979)

Residency: University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (1983)

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Private Practice

NorthShore

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 4 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Stuart Philip Sondheimer, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Skokie, IL.

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$63,956 OPHTHALMIC INSTRUMENTS $63,956
TissueTech, Inc.	$8,981 Prokera $8,950	AmnioGuard $31
Alcon Vision LLC	$260 AcrySof IQ VIVITY IOL $139	Centurion $121
Allergan Inc.	$240 RESTASIS $158	$81
LENSAR, Inc.	$193 LENSAR LASER SYSTEM $193
Other	$731 RXSIGHT LIGHT ADJUSTABLE LENS (RXLAL) $136	OCT TRITON $125	Cataract Equipment $97	Optics $54	Lenstar LS900 $44	Other $275

**Types of Payments**
Charitable Contribution	$72,906
Food and Beverage	$1,393
Education	$38
Entertainment	$24

Biography

Dr. Stuart Sondheimer, who practices in Skokie, IL, is a medical specialist in ophthalmology (eye disease). Dr. Sondheimer is a graduate of the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and a graduate of the University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics' residency program. He is especially interested in eye problems. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Sondheimer's hospital/clinic affiliations include Private Practice and NorthShore.

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