Summary

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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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.7
  • 14 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • Mayo Clinic And Medical School
  • 5 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Saba Thamir Alniemi has 2 locations

Carle Physician Group Ophthalmology

3105 Fields South DrChampaign, IL 61822
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

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Dr. Saba Thamir Alniemi, MDDr. Chioma Ugochinyere OzoalorDr. Oyindamola Oluwafunke ObadareDr. Pratima Chalasani, MD
OphthalmologyInternal MedicineInternal MedicineOncology
Accepts New Patients
3.7 
14 Years of Experience 21 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Champaign , ILUrbana , ILUrbana , ILUrbana , IL
Med School: Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine Med School: Siddhartha Medical College
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Saba Thamir Alniemi

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Health Alliance
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Saba Thamir Alniemi has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Saba Thamir Alniemi has the following 10 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

14 Years Experience

Dr. Saba Thamir Alniemi 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

Residency

Completed their residency at Mayo Clinic And Medical School.

Medical School

Graduated from Mayo Clinic Alix School Of Medicine in 2012.

NPI Number

Dr. Alniemi's NPI number is 1891057568.

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Dr. Saba Alniemi's office is located at 3105 Fields South Dr, Champaign, IL, 61822.
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