Dr. Thomas John

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Tinley Park, IL
(708) 429-2223
Accepts Medicare

Location

16532 S Oak Park Avenue, Suite 201
Tinley Park, IL 60477

Areas of Expertise

DSAEK
Glaucoma Surgery
Amniotic Membrane Transplant
Refractive Surgery
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About Me

Dr. Thomas John is a board-certified ophthalmologist and Clinical Associate Professor at Loyola University Chicago. He is in private practice in the Chicago suburbs of Tinley Park and Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. John specializes in cornea and external disease and is recognized as a world leader in lamellar corneal surgery. He completed his medical education at St. John's Medical College and his ophthalmology residency at the University of Pennsylvania, followed by a clinical cornea fellowship at Harvard Medical School.

Dr. John provides a comprehensive range of eye care services, including LASIK and other refractive surgeries, no-stitch cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants, corneal transplantation (including no-stitch techniques and DSAEK), glaucoma surgery, and amniotic membrane transplantation. He is known for his innovative surgical techniques and dedication to teaching other surgeons.

Training

  • Harvard Medical School, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

    Clinical Cornea

    Harvard Medical School

    Fellowship
  • University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine

    Ophthalmology

    UPenn

    Residency
  • Doctor of Medicine

    St. John's Medical College

    Medical School

Awards & Honors

  • America's Top Doctor

    CCL

  • Chicago's Top Doctor

    Chicago Magazine

  • America's Top Ophthalmologist

    CRC

  • Honor Award

    2009

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Senior Achievement Award

    2009

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Physician Medal of Distinction

    2006

    Military-Medical Academy, Belgrade, Serbia

  • Distinguished Physician Award

    2006

    Indian American Medical Association (IAMA)

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL
License Numbers
036074878