Dr. Daniel Balikov

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Chicago, IL

Dr. Daniel Balikov is a vitreoretinal surgeon who treats medical and surgical diseases of the macula, retina, and vitreous. He combines thoughtful, evidence-based decision-making with modern microsurgical techniques to restore and preserve sight in conditions ranging from diabetic eye disease to complex retinal detachments. Patients value his calm, step-by-step explanations and close coordination with referring optometrists and ophthalmologists. Dr. Balikov earned his MD and PhD at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, completed internship and an ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan, and pursued advanced fellowship training at the University of Miami/Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. He also serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine, where he is involved in resident and fellow education. In clinic, he emphasizes personalized care plans and thoughtful follow-up, aiming to help patients return safely to work, reading, and the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Saira Khanna

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Des Plaines, IL

Dr. Saira Khanna is a board-certified medical and surgical retina specialist with Retina Consultants, Ltd. She completed her undergraduate studies in neurobiology (with minors in Spanish and Economics) at Harvard University and earned her medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health. Dr. Khanna trained in ophthalmology at the University of Chicago and advanced her subspecialty expertise through a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at The Retina Institute in St. Louis. Dr. Khanna cares for adults with a wide range of retinal diseases and is committed to evidence-based, patient-centered care. Her areas of expertise include diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular degeneration, retinal vascular diseases, macular holes, epiretinal membranes, and uveitis. She offers modern in-office treatments and collaborates closely with referring providers to coordinate timely diagnostics and procedures that help preserve vision.

Dr. John Wilgucki

Ophthalmology – Retina Specialist

Chicago, IL

Dr. John D. Wilgucki II is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in medical and surgical retina at Loyola Medicine. He evaluates and treats the full range of retinal disease, from age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy to epiretinal membrane, macular hole, and retinal tears and detachments. He welcomes urgent referrals for sudden vision changes, flashes, or floaters and emphasizes same-day triage when retinal detachment is a concern. Patients value his calm communication style, thoughtful surgical planning, and collaborative approach with their primary eye doctors. Dr. Wilgucki completed ophthalmology residency at Emory University School of Medicine and advanced fellowship training at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. He earned his medical degree from Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. At Loyola, he offers in-office injection and laser therapies as well as small-gauge vitrectomy when surgery is needed, with a focus on safety, comfort, and durable visual outcomes.