OPHTHALMOLOGY SURGERY CENTER OF ILLINOIS - Key Persons
Job Titles:
- Comprehensive Ophthalmologist
Dr. Kevin J. Kovach is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, with over 25 years of experience. He has been involved with research and development in advanced cataract surgery. He believes strongly in working collaboratively with optometrists to ensure each patient receives comfortable and comprehensive care.
He strives to provide the highest quality clinical and surgical care. He believes in understanding the patient's lifestyle and using the latest technology to achieve the best results and the highest level of patient satisfaction.
He is also skilled and experienced in the areas of alternative refractive procedures including Refractive Lens Exchange (RLE) also called Clear Lens Exchange (CLE).
His other professional interests include glaucoma management, corneal eye disease management, and diabetic eye disease management, as well as ocular surface treatment, which includes Lipiflow, a tear film treatment for dry eyes.
Education
University of Illinois: Bachelor of Science in Biochemistry with honors
Loyola Stritch School of Medicine: Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude
Dr. Marlyn Goldberg is a board certified ophthalmologist who specializes in medical and surgical diseases of the retina and vitreous for over 24 years. She provides compassionate care in a manner that is easily understood by her patients. She regularly attends professional meetings in order to remain up to date with treatment advancements. Among the retinal conditions that she treats are macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, macular holes, macular pucker, retinal tears, and retinal detachments.
Education
Northwestern University Honors Program in Medical Education: BS Medical Science
Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine: Six Year Combined BS/MD
Dr. Saad Ahmad is a Board-Certified Ophthalmologist, who specializes in retinal disease management and surgery. He has conducted research dealing with eye tumors, genetic eye diseases, macular degeneration, eye bleeding disorders, macular puckers, and diabetic eye disease. His work has been presented at international meetings in North America and Europe, and he has received funding from the National Institutes of Health and the Research to Prevent Blindness Foundation.
Education
Duke University: Bachelor of Science
Washington University School of Medicine: Doctor of Medicine
University of Chicago Hospitals: Internship
Duke University: Ophthalmology Residency
Kresge Eye Institute: Retina Fellowship
Job Titles:
- School of Medicine: Doctor of Medicine, Cum Laude
He was the first surgeon in the state of Illinois to perform SMILE LASIK (Small Incision Lenticule Extraction) and EVO ICL (implantable collamer lenses), two of the most advanced vision correction procedures available in the U.S.