Summary

Dr. Tamara Fountain is an ophthalmologist and plastic surgeon who brings 38 years of clinical experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Harvard Medical School and completed her residency at Johns Hopkins Health System. Dr. Fountain's dual specialization allows her to provide comprehensive eye care that addresses both medical conditions and cosmetic concerns. She is fluent in Korean and Spanish, enabling her to serve diverse patient populations.

Dr. Fountain practices at Highland Park Hospital and Rush University Medical Center, with locations in Deerfield and Chicago, Illinois. She specializes in treating drooping eyelids and conditions like ptosis and entropion that affect eyelid function and appearance. Her surgical expertise includes blepharoplasty procedures to improve both the health and appearance of the eyelids. Patients consistently rate her highly for her care, with an average rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.7
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks Korean, Spanish
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 49 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 12 areas of expertise
  • 2 hospital affiliations
  • 4 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

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

Office Locations

Dr. Tamara Rene Fountain has 4 locations

Ophthalmology Partners Ltd

740 Waukegan Rd Ste 360Deerfield, IL 60015
Mon8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:30 pm
Sat8:00 am - 2:00 pm
SunClosed

Rush Eye Center Physicians

1725 W Harrison St Ste 906Chicago, IL 60612
Mon8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Highland Park Hospital

777 Park Ave WHighland Park, IL 60035

Rush University Medical Center

1620 W Harrison StChicago, IL 60612

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Dr. Tamara Rene Fountain, MDDr. Ahmed M Abdelsalam, MDVisionworks Gurnee Mills MallDr. Katherine Marie Lucarelli
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOptometryOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.7 
3.3 
38 Years of Experience 7 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Korean, Spanish Speaks Arabic, English, Spanish
Deerfield , ILChicago , ILGurnee , ILLos Angeles , CA
Med School: Harvard Medical School Med School: University Of Alexandria Med School: University Of Wisconsin School Of Medicine & Public Health
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Tamara Rene Fountain

  • Accepts Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Tamara Rene Fountain has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Tamara Rene Fountain has the following 12 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Graves Disease (Thyroid Eye Disease)
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Plastic Surgery
  • Plastic Surgery (Cosmetic & Reconstructive Surgery)
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

Dr. Tamara Rene Fountain 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 Johns Hopkins Health System.

Medical School

Graduated from Harvard Medical School in 1988.

NPI Number

Dr. Fountain's NPI number is 1033110978.

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Dr. Tamara Fountain's office is located at 740 Waukegan Rd Ste 360, Deerfield, IL, 60015.

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