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Summary
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee is an ophthalmologist who specializes in surgery with 14 years of experience treating complex eye conditions. He earned his medical degree from Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Weill Cornell. Dr. Chee further specialized through a fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, where he developed expertise in retinal care. He is fluent in both English and Mandarin.
Dr. Chee practices at multiple locations across New York and Illinois, with hospital affiliations including Ascension Saint Alexius, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and Mercyhealth Hospital in Crystal Lake. His clinical focus centers on treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease, helping patients preserve their vision when diabetes affects the eyes. He also treats retinal detachment, a serious condition requiring prompt surgical intervention. Dr. Chee performs advanced retinal imaging and optical …coherence tomography to diagnose eye problems with precision, along with comprehensive eye exams to monitor patient health.
Read More Read less Dr. Chee practices at multiple locations across New York and Illinois, with hospital affiliations including Ascension Saint Alexius, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and Mercyhealth Hospital in Crystal Lake. His clinical focus centers on treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease, helping patients preserve their vision when diabetes affects the eyes. He also treats retinal detachment, a serious condition requiring prompt surgical intervention. Dr. Chee performs advanced retinal imaging and optical …coherence tomography to diagnose eye problems with precision, along with comprehensive eye exams to monitor patient health.
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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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| Dr. Ru-Ik Chee, MD | Dr. Olivia Cheng, MD | Daud Lodin, MD, MPH | Dr. Bashar Hanna Fahoum, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 14 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Mandarin | Speaks English, Burmese | Speaks Spanish, English | Speaks English |
| New York , NY | Brooklyn , NY | New York , NY | Brooklyn , NY |
| Med School: Trinity College of Dublin School of Medicine | Med School: Renaissance School Of Medicine At Stony Brook University | Med School: San Juan Bautista School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Damascus Faculty Of Medicine |
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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
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Fellowship
University of Illinois at Chicago (Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary)
Residency
Weill Cornell Ophthalmology Residency
Medical School
Trinity College of Dublin School of Medicine
Trinity College Dublin School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012
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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.
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- What languages does Dr. Ru-Ik Chee speak?
- Dr. Ru-Ik Chee speaks English and Mandarin.
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