Dr. Sidney Joseph Hanish, MD

Dr. Sidney Hanish is an ophthalmologist who also has training in emergency medicine, bringing nearly five decades of medical expertise to his practice. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and completed his residency at Barnes Jewish Hospital. With 49 years of experience in medicine, Dr. Hanish has developed extensive knowledge in comprehensive eye care. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Hanish is affiliated with Jersey Community Hospital and practices at the Hanish Eye Institute in Alton, Illinois. His clinical focus includes treating glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration, two of the most common vision-threatening conditions. He performs advanced diagnostic procedures such as retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to detect and monitor eye diseases. Dr. Hanish also conducts comprehensive vision tests to assess overall eye health. Patients have given him …an average rating of 4.4 out of 5, reflecting their confidence in his care.