Alcina K. Lidder, MD

Dr. Alcina Lidder is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and surgical treatment of cataracts and glaucoma. She earned her medical degree from the University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry and completed her residency at NYU Grossman School of Medicine in 2022. Dr. Lidder further advanced her expertise through fellowship training at the prestigious Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami in 2023. With eight years of experience in ophthalmology, she speaks Spanish to better serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lidder practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at locations throughout Chicago. She focuses on helping patients with cataracts through both traditional and implant surgery options. Her expertise extends to treating glaucoma, including specialized filtration surgeries when needed. Dr. Lidder performs comprehensive dilated eye exams and gonioscopy procedures to assess eye health and monitor conditions that …could affect vision.