Summary

Dr. Steven J. Lichtenstein is a fellowship-trained specialist in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. He completed his internship at the University of Louisville Affiliated Hospitals in Louisville, Kentucky and his residency in ophthalmology at Yale University School of Medicine. Dr. Lichtenstein continued with subspecialty training at Harvard Medical School, Boston Children's Hospital in Massachusetts where he completed a fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus. In 1988, Dr. Lichtenstein began serving as an Instructor for the clinical faculty in the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science for the University of Louisville School of Medicine: from 1990 to 2005, he served as Assistant Clinical Professor. He is currently an Associate Professor of Clinical Surgery and Pediatrics at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at both Peoria and Chicago. Dr. Lichtenstein has been named Medical Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology at Children's Hospital of Illinois. Dr. Lichtenstein has lectured extensively throughout the United States and Japan on Pediatric Ophthalmology and ophthalmic pharmacology. He has served as the Chair for the Section on Ophthalmology of the American Academy of Pediatrics and is the Immediate Past-President of the Peoria Medical Society. Dr. Lichtenstein was elected to the Marquis Who%u2019s Who In Medicine and Healthcare for the years 2009-2010, to the Marquis Who%u2019s Who in America from 2009-2012 and to the Marquis Who's Who in the World, 2012, 29th Edition. Born and raised in Philadelphia, and lived in Louisville, Kentucky for 29 years. Dr. Lichtenstein and his wife, Pam, an ophthalmic medical technologist with the Illinois Eye Center, reside in Peoria. They have three children, the eldest is a former Staff Sergeant in the Air Force, the middle, a graduate of the University of Cincinnati, and their youngest, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy.
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Quick Facts

  • 5
  • 43 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • Yale University School Of Medicine
  • 7 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 3 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Steven Jay Lichtenstein has 3 locations

Osf Healthcare

4927 N Glen Park Place RdPeoria, IL 61614

Childrens Hospital Of Illinois

530 Ne Glen Oak AvePeoria, IL 61637

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43 Years of Experience 48 Years of Experience 18 Years of Experience 17 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English Speaks Spanish, English Speaks English, Spanish
Peoria , ILPeoria , ILPeoria , ILPeoria , IL
Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine Med School: Northwestern University Feinberg School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Nebraska College Of Medicine Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Steven Jay Lichtenstein

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Avesis
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Health Alliance
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - Medicare
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - HMO
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicare
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Steven Jay Lichtenstein has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Steven Jay Lichtenstein has the following 11 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Lazy Eye (Strabismus)
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

43 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Yale University School Of Medicine

Medical School

University Of Louisville School Of MedicineGraduated in 1983

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Steven Lichtenstein's office located?
Dr. Steven Lichtenstein's office is located at 4927 N Glen Park Place Rd, Peoria, IL, 61614.
Does Dr. Steven Lichtenstein accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Steven Lichtenstein has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Steven Lichtenstein speak?
Dr. Steven Lichtenstein speaks Spanish and English.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Steven Lichtenstein?
You can find contact information for Dr. Steven Lichtenstein here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. Steven Lichtenstein affiliated with?
Dr. Steven Lichtenstein is affiliated with Carle Health Methodist Hospital.

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