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Summary
Dr. Ru-Ik Chee specializes in surgery and ophthalmology, focusing on complex retinal conditions that affect vision. He earned his medical degree from Trinity College Dublin School of Medicine and completed his ophthalmology residency at Weill Cornell. Dr. Chee further advanced his expertise through a fellowship at the University of Illinois at Chicago's Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary, giving him 14 years of specialized experience in treating serious eye disorders. He is fluent in English and Mandarin.
Dr. Chee practices at multiple locations across New York and Illinois, including affiliations with Ascension Saint Alexius, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and Mercyhealth Hospital And Physician Clinic Crystal Lake. His clinical focus includes treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease, conditions that can threaten vision in patients with diabetes. He also manages retinal detachment cases and performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical …coherence tomography to evaluate eye health thoroughly.
Read More Read less Dr. Chee practices at multiple locations across New York and Illinois, including affiliations with Ascension Saint Alexius, Northwestern Medicine Huntley Hospital, and Mercyhealth Hospital And Physician Clinic Crystal Lake. His clinical focus includes treating diabetic retinopathy and diabetic eye disease, conditions that can threaten vision in patients with diabetes. He also manages retinal detachment cases and performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical …coherence tomography to evaluate eye health thoroughly.
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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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| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | ||
| 14 Years of Experience | 16 Years of Experience | 14 Years of Experience | 35 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available |
| Speaks English, Mandarin | Speaks English | Speaks English, Spanish | |
| New York , NY | New York , NY | Flushing , NY | New York , NY |
| Med School: Trinity College of Dublin School of Medicine | Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine | Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine & Public Health | Med School: Tufts University School 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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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.
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- You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Ru-Ik Chee accepts on their Vitals profile.
- What languages does Dr. Ru-Ik Chee speak?
- Dr. Ru-Ik Chee speaks English and Mandarin.
- Is Dr. Ru-Ik Chee accepting new patients?
- Dr. Ru-Ik Chee has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
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