Location
Areas of Expertise
About Me
Dr. Meenakshi Chaku is a Professor and Director of the Glaucoma Service in the Department of Ophthalmology at Loyola University Chicago. Her clinical practice and research are dedicated to the management of glaucoma, including complex cases such as uveitic glaucoma and conditions requiring surgical intervention.
With fellowship training in glaucoma and active involvement in national conferences and educational symposia, Dr. Chaku provides advanced care for patients. She focuses on preserving vision through comprehensive evaluation and personalized treatment plans, which may include medical, laser, and surgical options.
Training
Glaucoma
University of Virginia
Fellowship
Transitional Year Internship
Henry Ford Hospital
Residency
Resident in Ophthalmology
Kresge Eye Institute
Residency
M.S. - Basic Medical Sciences
Wayne State University
Masters / PhDM.D
Wayne State University
Medical SchoolB.S. - Biology
University of Michigan
Undergraduate
Publications & Press
Virtual Simulation Symposium Co-Chairs - Uveitis and Glaucoma
Virtual Simulation Symposium•2024Treatment of Uveitis and Outcomes of Glaucoma Drainage Implant Surgery: A Meta- Analysis
Ocular Immunology and Inflammation•2020Risk factors for tube exposure as a late complication of glaucoma drainage implant surgery
Clinical Ophthalmology•2016
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- IL, MA, MI, VA
- License Numbers
- 036.138633, 249479, 4301087957, 0101247212
