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.

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 locations

Retina Institute Of Illinois PC

8780 W Golf Rd Ste 304Niles, IL 60714
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
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
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
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
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
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 Lower Manhattan Hospital

170 William StNew York, NY 10038

Newyork Presbyterian Alexandra Cohen Hospital For Women And Newborns

1283 York Ave Fl 12New York, NY 10065

Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital

10400 Haligus RdHuntley, IL 60142

Ascension Saint Alexius

1555 N Barrington RdHoffman Estates, IL 60169

Mercyhealth Hospital And Physician Clinic Crystal Lake

875 S Il Route 31Crystal Lake, IL 60014

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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

  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Ophthalmology

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Dr. Ru-Ik Chee holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

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

Does Dr. Ru-Ik Chee accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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.
What languages does Dr. Ru-Ik Chee speak?
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee speaks English and Mandarin.
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.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ru-Ik Chee?
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