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Dr. Abe Kaplan, MD

Ophthalmology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience
Hauser Ross Eye Institute 1630 Gateway Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
(800) 243-2587

Overview
Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. Abe Kaplan is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist who has been practicing Comprehensive Ophthalmology for 18 years, post-residency. He specializes in cataract surgery (phacoemulsification), and has extensive experience utilizing the latest technologies, including the femtosecond laser and advanced technology intraocular lenses. With these new advances, Dr. Kaplan’s patients can now achieve wonderful visual outcomes from their cataract surgery. Dr. Kaplan also specializes in eyelid procedures, such as ptosis repair, blepharoplasty (cosmetic and functional), and entropion/ectropion repair. Dr. Kaplan also has great experience using Botox and fillers.Dr. Kaplan received his Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, graduating with Honors. After college, Dr. Kaplan was an elementary math teacher in the Chicago Public Schools for 3 years and he takes great pride in applying these teaching skills with the patients he now sees – Dr. Kaplan strongly believes in the importance of connecting with his patients, listening to their concerns, and addressing their needs. After teaching, Dr. Kaplan received his Medical Degree at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. After a one-year internship at Good Samaritan Regional Medical Center in Phoenix, Arizona, Dr. Kaplan then returned to the University of Chicago, where he completed his Ophthalmology Residency, and was given the Department’s Outstanding Resident Award.Dr. Kaplan is proud to have helped thousands of patients over the past 18 years and is looking forward to providing his services to the patients at the Hauser-Ross Eye Institute for many years to come.Dr. Kaplan is a member of the American College of Surgeons, the American Academy of Ophthalmology, and the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery.

Education Background

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine - 1998

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Russian

Location & Hours

Hauser Ross Eye Institute
1630 Gateway Dr, Sycamore, IL 60178
Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Internal Medicine
Ophthalmology

Conditions Addressed

Cataract
Macular Degeneration
Glaucoma
Chalazion
Droopy Eyelids
Posterior Vitreous Detachments
Entropion
Ectropion
Trichiasis
Cyst
Eyelid Lesions
Myopia (Nearsightedness)
Hyperopia (Farsightedness)

Procedures Performed

Lasik Surgery
Ophthalmological Exam
Lens and Cataract Procedures
Blepharoplasty (Eye Lift)
Cataract Surgery (Phacoemulsification)
Glaucoma Treatments
Eyelid malposition repair (ectropion and entropion)

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Physicians Mutual
Medicare
Wellcare
Health Alliance
HealthScope Benefits
CHAMPVA
Medicaid
Oscar Health Insurance
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Mutual of Omaha
Humana
Aetna Better Health
Mercy Care
Aetna
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Meritain Health
UnitedHealthcare
Anthem Blue Cross
State Farm

Cancer 35
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
Orthopedics 65
Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30