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Dimitri Azar, MD, Ophthalmology, Chicago, IL, University of Illinois Hospital

DimitriT.AzarMD

Ophthalmology Chicago, IL

Professor of Ophthalmology, University of Illinois College of Medicine

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Education & Training

  • Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School
    Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical SchoolResidency, Ophthalmology, 1987 - 1990
  • American University of Beirut Faculty of Medicine
    American University of Beirut Faculty of MedicineClass of 1983

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2006 - 2026
  • MT State Medical License
    MT State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • ND State Medical License
    ND State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • GA State Medical License
    GA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • WA State Medical License
    WA State Medical License 2023 - 2026
  • CO State Medical License
    CO State Medical License 2023 - 2025
  • SD State Medical License
    SD State Medical License Active through 2025
  • American Board of Ophthalmology Ophthalmology
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Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2005-2014
  • Chicago Magazine: Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014
  • Boston Herald Castle Connolly, 2005
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Verily Establishes a Joint Venture with Santen to Develop Unique Ophthalmic Devices
    Verily Establishes a Joint Venture with Santen to Develop Unique Ophthalmic DevicesFebruary 5th, 2020
  • Verily Launches Joint Venture to Develop & Commercialize Ophthalmic Devices
    Verily Launches Joint Venture to Develop & Commercialize Ophthalmic DevicesFebruary 4th, 2020
  • Artificial Intelligence Gains More Acceptance in Ophthalmology
    Artificial Intelligence Gains More Acceptance in OphthalmologyApril 23rd, 2019

Grant Support

  • Metalloproteinase Expression In Corneal WoundsNational Eye Institute2006–2012
  • Uic K12 Independent Clinical Vision Scientist Development ProgramNational Eye Institute2011
  • P30 - Core Grant For Vision ResearchNational Eye Institute2009–2011
  • P-30-Core Grant For Vision ResearchNational Eye Institute2008
  • Core Grant For Vision ResearchNational Eye Institute2007
  • Metalloproteinase Expression In Corneal WoundsNational Eye Institute1999–2005
  • Core - AdministrativeNational Eye Institute2003
  • Metalloproteinase Expression In Corneal WoundsNational Eye Institute1996–1998
  • Metalloproteinase Expression In Corneal WoundsNational Eye Institute1994–1996
  • Corneal Epithelial Adhesion &Wound Healing In DiabetesFogarty International Center1986–1987

Hospital Affiliations