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Summary
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee treats diabetic eye disease, diabetic retinopathy, and age-related macular degeneration, and performs retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography. He practices surgery and ophthalmology and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Chee speaks English and Mandarin.
He completed his residency at Weill Cornell Ophthalmology Residency and a fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. He is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic Crystal Lake, and sees patients across New York, NY, and multiple Illinois locations including Niles, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Chicago, Gurnee, and Huntley.
He completed his residency at Weill Cornell Ophthalmology Residency and a fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. He is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic Crystal Lake, and sees patients across New York, NY, and multiple Illinois locations including Niles, Crystal Lake, Hoffman Estates, Chicago, Gurnee, and Huntley.
Overview based on verified provider data
Quick Facts
- 14 years of experience
- speaks English, Mandarin
- University of Illinois at Chicago (Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary)
- 2 specialties
- 2 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 12 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee has 12 locationsNewyork Presbyterian Weill Cornell Medical Center
525 E 68th StNew York, NY 10065 Tel: (212) 746-5454
Retina Institute Of Illinois PC
8780 W Golf Rd Ste 304Niles, IL 60714 Tel: (847) 297-8900
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Retina Institute Of Illinois PC
820 E Terra Cotta Ave Ste 247Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Tel: (815) 788-1000
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Retina Institute Of Illinois PC
1585 Barrington Rd Ste 404Hoffman Estates, IL 60169 Tel: (847) 843-4100
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Retina Institute Of Illinois PC
2326 W Foster Ave Ste 100Chicago, IL 60625 Tel: (773) 784-9400
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Retina Institute Of Illinois PC
36100 N Brookside Dr Ste 206Gurnee, IL 60031 Tel: (847) 855-2500
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Retina Institute Of Illinois PC
12030 Princeton DrHuntley, IL 60142 Tel: (847) 802-4623
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Newyork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital For Women And Newborns
1283 York Ave Fl 12New York, NY 10065 Tel: (212) 746-5454
Mercyhealth Hospital And Physician Clinic Crystal Lake
875 S Il Route 31Crystal Lake, IL 60014 Tel: (779) 220-5500
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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | |||
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| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Mandarin | Speaks Chinese | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| New York , NY | Flushing , NY | New York , NY | Southampton , NY |
| Med School: Trinity College of Dublin School of Medicine | Med School: Beijing Medical University | Med School: Suny Downstate Medical Center College Of Medicine | Med School: New York University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Ru-Ik Chee
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee has the following 2 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
| Position | State | Year | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medical Doctor | Illinois | 2026 | Expired |
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at University of Illinois at Chicago (Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary).
Residency
Completed their residency at Weill Cornell Ophthalmology Residency.
Medical School
Graduated from Trinity College of Dublin School of Medicine and Trinity College Dublin School Of Medicine in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Chee's NPI number is 1609218361.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Which hospitals is Dr. Ru-Ik Chee affiliated with?
- Dr. Ru-Ik Chee is affiliated with Ascension Saint Alexius, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and Mercyhealth Hospital And Physician Clinic Crystal Lake.
- Does Dr. Ru-Ik Chee accept my insurance?
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- Where is Dr. Ru-Ik Chee's office located?
- Dr. Ru-Ik Chee's office is located at 525 E 68th St, New York, NY, 10065.
- Is Dr. Ru-Ik Chee accepting new patients?
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