Dr. Saba T. Alniemi, MD | Champaign, IL | Ophthalmology

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Dr. Saba Alniemi is an ophthalmologist with a secondary specialty in internal medicine, bringing 14 years of experience to eye care. She earned her medical degree from the prestigious Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine and completed her residency training at Mayo Clinic. This dual expertise allows her to provide comprehensive eye care while understanding how systemic health conditions may affect vision and eye health.

Dr. Alniemi practices at locations in Champaign and Urbana, Illinois, serving patients through Carle Physician Group Ophthalmology and Carle Foundation Hospital. She specializes in treating conditions such as farsightedness, crossed eyes, and lazy eye in patients of all ages. Her procedural expertise includes comprehensive eye examinations, advanced retinal imaging to detect eye diseases, and strabismus surgery to correct eye alignment problems. Patients have given her an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars.

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accepting new patients
3.7

6 Ratings
14 years of experience
13 insurance plans accepted
Mayo Clinic And Medical School
5 written reviews
2 specialties
10 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
2 office locations
Female

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There is nothing I can put in words to describe the kindness, the professionalism, or her talent as a super fine person and doctor. Thank you so very much for restoring my vision to near perfect.

December 10th, 2021

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I have been examined by 7 ophthalmologists in my time, and by far Dr. Alniemi is the most knowledgeable, empathetic, intuitive and competent doctor I have ever had the priveledge to be cared for by. I would recommend her for cataract surgery (me) and eye muscle surgery (my granddaughter), the results of our surgeries were perfect! I no longer look for the next best doctor - I have found her!

March 28th, 2019

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She made me feel very welcomed and is extremely professional. She’s doing my surgery in 10 days and I trust her so much, that I’m not too nervous. Her assistant the first time I saw her was incredibly sweet and smart. I would recommend her to everyone who needs an ophthalmologist.

February 1st, 2019

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Dr. Alniemi was extremely caring and empathetic. She did a great job examining my son and had excellent bedside manner! I would definitely recommend her to anyone!

January 27th, 2019

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Doctor was more than 30 mins late for the appointment. Service was incredibly rushed. Received a rx for glasses for my son that I did not trust was accurate. Called doctors office to express my concerns. Was told that it was basically my problem and they would do nothing for me. Absolutely would not recommend the doctor.

October 24th, 2018

Carle Physician Group Ophthalmology

3105 Fields South DrChampaign, IL 61822

Tel: (217) 902-3937

Mon7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Tue7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Wed7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Thu7:00 am - 5:30 pm

Fri7:00 am - 5:30 pm

SatClosed

SunClosed

Carle Foundation Hospital

611 W Park StUrbana, IL 61801

Tel: (217) 383-3311


Dr. Saba Thamir Alniemi, MD	Dr. Andrew Gene Kim, MD	Dr. Shamim Sadiq, MD	Dr. Luke Andrew Fenlon
Ophthalmology	Vascular & Interventional Radiology	Hospital Medicine	Infectious Disease
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
3.7 (6 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	2.6 (5 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
14 Years of Experience	9 Years of Experience	37 Years of Experience	6 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
		Speaks English
Champaign , IL	Champaign , IL	Urbana , IL	SALT LAKE CITY , UT
Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine	Med School: GOVERNMENT MEDICAL COLLEGE	Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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Mayo Clinic Alix School Of MedicineGraduated in 2012

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