Summary

I consider it a privilege to be an ophthalmologist. I strive to provide the most advanced surgical eye care to everyone I see. I only make suggestions that will provide meaningful improvement to my patients' quality of life.

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.5
  • 26 years of experience
  • 21 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Louisiana State University
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Flexible scheduling

Office Locations

Benjamin Mathew has 2 locations

Mercyhealth Eye Center–Rockton Avenue

2350 N. Rockton Ave.Rockford, IL 61103
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
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Mercyhealth Eye Center–Woodstock

2000 Lake Ave.Woodstock, IL 60098
Mon8:15 am - 4:00 pm
TueClosed
Wed8:15 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:15 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:15 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Accepts New Patients
3.5 
26 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Rockford , ILLoves Park , ILRockford , ILRockford , IL
Med School: Univ Of Manitoba Fac Of Med
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Benjamin Mathew

  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Amita Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VSP
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • WPS Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Benjamin Mathew has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Benjamin Mathew has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

Benjamin Mathew holds active and expired medical licenses in the states of Illinois and Indiana.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026 and an expired medical license in the state of Indiana that expired in 2025.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Louisiana State University.

Medical School

Graduated from Univ Of Manitoba Fac Of Med in 2000.

NPI Number

Benjamin Mathew's NPI number is 1477781466.

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Benjamin Mathew speaks English.
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Benjamin Mathew's office is located at 2350 N. Rockton Ave., Rockford, IL, 61103.
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