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Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD

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Specializes in: Ophthalmology (Eye Disease)

New York Medical College (1989)

Professional interests include: eye problems

3583 Reserve Commons Drive
Medina, OH 44256

(330) 722-8300

Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD is an ophthalmologist in Medina, OH specializing in ophthalmology (eye disease). He graduated from New York Medical College in 1989 and has 35 years of experience. Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic and OHIO EYE CARE CONSULTANTS, LLC.

Office Locations

Address:

3583 Reserve Commons Drive
Medina, OH 44256

Some issues Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, 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	71
doctor visit	381
evoked potential test	51
eye procedures	4768
laser treatment	131
ultrasound (sonogram)	176

**Gender**
Male	716
Female	1125

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1740
Black	35
Hispanic	16
Asian	20
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	697
From 75 to 84	661
85 and over	382
Less than 65	101

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	18
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	74
doctor visit	360
eye procedures	4743
laser treatment	138
tonometry	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	51
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

**Gender**
Male	749
Female	1101

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1732
Black	36
Hispanic	22
Asian	26
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	720
From 75 to 84	660
85 and over	376
Less than 65	94

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	34
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	68
doctor visit	342
eye procedures	4337
laser treatment	135
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

**Gender**
Male	1418
Female	2108

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	3334
Black	62
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	52
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1324
From 75 to 84	1340
85 and over	696
Less than 65	166

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	21
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

ablation	19
capsulotomy	66
doctor visit	362
excision	19
eye procedures	4708
laser treatment	179
photocoagulation	19
ultrasound (sonogram)	13

**Gender**
Male	798
Female	1154

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1830
Black	43
Hispanic	0
Asian	21
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	730
From 75 to 84	754
85 and over	390
Less than 65	78

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

ablation	18
capsulotomy	73
doctor visit	319
eye procedures	4547
laser treatment	165
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	28

**Gender**
Male	765
Female	1047

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1697
Black	43
Hispanic	17
Asian	19
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	718
From 75 to 84	708
85 and over	337
Less than 65	49

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

ablation	17
capsulotomy	73
doctor visit	278
eye procedures	3884
laser treatment	129
photocoagulation	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	10

**Gender**
Male	653
Female	975

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1527
Black	35
Hispanic	0
Asian	17
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	608
From 75 to 84	643
85 and over	321
Less than 65	56

Hypertension	74
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	33
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

ablation	11
capsulotomy	69
doctor visit	258
eye procedures	3585
laser treatment	112
photocoagulation	11

**Gender**
Male	586
Female	838

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1343
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	19
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	578
From 75 to 84	554
85 and over	257
Less than 65	35

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

capsulotomy	60
doctor visit	135
eye procedures	2585
laser treatment	97

**Gender**
Male	467
Female	619

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1021
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	33
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	429
From 75 to 84	446
85 and over	188
Less than 65	23

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	30
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

capsulotomy	184
doctor visit	2666
eye procedures	3363
laser treatment	263
ultrasound (sonogram)	9

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD treated as an ophthalmologist in Medina, OH were eye procedures, laser treatment, capsulotomy and evoked potential test.

ablation	16
capsulotomy	82
doctor visit	566
evoked potential test	51
excision	19
eye procedures	4064
laser treatment	151
photocoagulation	16
tonometry	17
ultrasound (sonogram)	44
wound repair (e.g. stitches)	11

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD.

**Gender**
Male	615
Female	896

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	25
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	1422
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	9
Other	30

**Age**
75 to 84	576
85 and over	294
Less than 65	60
65 to 74	580

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD From 2013 - 2021

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	25
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Cancer	8
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD graduated from New York Medical College in 1989. He completed residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Ohio.

Medical School: New York Medical College (1989)

Residency: New York Eye and Ear Infirmary (1993)

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Ohio

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Cleveland Clinic

OHIO EYE CARE CONSULTANTS, LLC

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas Sk Chi, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Medina, OH.

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2014-07-16

I unfortunately went to see Dr. Chi for the first time recently and it will be the last time. First of all, I had to wait TWO hours to be seen in a grungy, run down, compacted, busy waiting room full of old people with no apology or aknowledging that I waited that long what so ever.

Secondly, the waiting room is super close to the patient rooms where there is no patient privacy. Once I waited for TWO hours to be seen, the dr came in and wasn't very friendly or pleasant. The first thing he said to me was that he couldn't help me with my problem and brushed me off to a specialist without even looking at my eye first. He then looked at my eye for a minute or two and made diagnoses that required biopsies so I could tell he didn't know what he was talking about. I asked him about my vision and all he said was "You will have to get glasses" without telling me any more information or explaining anything. He then asked me "Any questions" which was a joke because he never helped me. I felt like he needed to go to lunch or something and rushed me out of the room like I was an inconvenience. After waiting TWO hours, I was not happy about this experience.

So, to summarize, I waited TWO hours in a dirty, run down, crowded waiting room, no apology for waiting so long, Dr. chi was unpleasant, spent less than 5 minutes with me, didn't care to help me, brushed me off to someone else and not only was it a HUGE waste of my time, but I got billed for wasting my time and him not helping me.

I contacted the office manager regarding this and she was super unhelpful and made excuses for the dr. She was also rude, condescending and did not care that I had a bad experience so that tells you what kind of an office staff they have working there!

Find another eye dr, there are plenty around the Medina/Wadsworth area and this guy and the entire office is a huge waste of time!!

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Allergan Inc.	$1,714 LUMIGAN $371	XEN $342	RESTASIS $89	ALPHAGAN P $60	COMBIGAN $45	Other $807
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$880 Simbrinza $483	Ilevro $165	ReSTOR $150	CyPass $20	IOL $19	Other $44
GLAUKOS CORPORATION	$692 ISTENT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $567	iSTENT iNJECT TRABECULAR MICRO-BYPASS STENT SYSTEM $125
Alcon Vision LLC	$626 Centurion $130	CLAREON $115	ORA $82	Hydrus Microstent $53	AcrySof IQ PanOptix UV IOL $31	Other $214
Abbott Laboratories	$524 Optics $301	$223
Other	$2,111 Hydrus $220	XEN GLAUCOMA TREATMENT SYSTEM $179	AHMED GLAUCOMA VALVE $176	Bromsite $154	Rocklatan $141	Other $1,240

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,909
Honoraria	$500
Education	$90
Gift	$18
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program	$18
Other	$12

Biography

Dr. Thomas Chi specializes in ophthalmology (eye disease) and practices in Medina, OH. He is especially interested in eye problems. Dr. Chi is affiliated with Cleveland Clinic. Before performing his residency at New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, Dr. Chi attended New York Medical College for medical school.

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