"Ophthalmology is an evolving field with continual improvements in care and treatment of the eye and associated diseases. My goal is to develop a working relationship with the patient in which the patient is educated about their ocular status and undertands management and treatment."
- Dr. Rakhi Patil
Dr. Rakhi Patil is one of the board certified ophthalmologists providing superior patient eye care at The Midwest Center for Sight. Dr. Patil is an expert in the diagnosis and treatment of glaucoma.
Dr. Patil received her medical degree from Rush University Medical College in Chicago. She graduated summa cum laude from Millikin University in Decatur, IL, majoring in biology and chemistry. She completed her residency at the University of Illinois at Chicago where she was Chief Resident in the Department of Ophthalmology. While at the UIC, she completed a glaucoma fellowship.
Dr. Patil is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and a member of the Chicago Ophthalmologic Society, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery as well as a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Patil specializes in glaucoma treatment and cataract surgery with intraocular lens implants.
Professional Experience
Private Practice 2004-present
The Midwest Center for Sight
Des Plaines, IL
Education
Fellowship 2003 - 2004
Glaucoma Fellowship
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Ophthalmology
Chief Resident 2002 - 2003
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Ophthalmology
Residency 2000 - 2003
Department of Ophthalmology University of Illinois at Chicago
Transitional Internship 1999 - 2000
Weiss Memorial Hospital
University of Chicago
Medical School M.D. 1995 - 1999
Rush University Chicago, IL
Rush Medical College
Undergraduate 1992-1995
Millikin University Decatur, IL
Bachelor of Science
Major: Biology; Minor: Chemistry
B.S. summa cum laude - May 1995
1990-1991
University of Illinois
Champaign-Urbana, IL
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Medical Licensure
2003 - 2005
State of Illinois - Medical License
Department of Professional Regulation
Awards and Honors 2002-2003
Chief Resident
University of Illinois at Chicago
Department of Ophthalmology
The Janet M. Glasgow Memorial Award 1999
Rush Presbyterian-St. Luke's Medical Center Medical Staff Prize for clinical excellence and graduation first in medical school class.
Alpha Omega Alpha 1998
Rush Medical College
Rush Medical College 1995-1999
Pre-Clinical Honors: Histology, Anatomy, Biochemistry, Physiology, Ethics and Law in Medicine, Behavior in the Life Cycle, Behavioral Science, Immunology, Microbiology, Neurobiology, Preventive Medicine, Psychology, Pathophysiology, Pharmacology, Pathology
Clinical Honors: Surgery, Pediatrics, Neurology, Psychiatry, Family Practice, Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Plastic Surgery, Radiation Oncology, Electrocardiography
Millikin University - Summa Cum Laude 1995
Scovill Science Award
Publications / Presentations / Abstracts
R.R. Patil, L. Leach, D. Majmudar, A. Maniotis, S. Vangveeravong, K. Valy-Nagy, R. Folberg. Extravascular Matrix (PAS-Positive) Looping Patterns in Retinoblastoma. Manuscript in preparation (2003).
R.R. Patil, M. Sharma, W. Lai. Posterior Scleritis as a Presenting Sign of Orbital Pseudotumor. Submitted for publication (2003).
2003 25th Annual Ophthalmology Research Symposium Extravascular Matrix (PAS-Positive) Looping Patterns in Retinoblastoma.
Professional Memberships
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Chicago Ophthalmological Society
