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Dr. Barry Herst, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Dr. Barry Herst, MD
4.3 (11 Ratings)
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Dr. Barry Herst, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
Dr. Barry Herst, MD
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Dr. Barry Herst, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 71
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience
Dr. Barry Herst, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

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Dr. Barry Herst, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 47 years experience. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago. At present, Dr. Herst received an average rating of 4.3/5 from patients and has been reviewed 11 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Herst also speaks Spanish. Dr. Herst is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinal Dystrophy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Shingles
Retinal Dystrophy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Shingles
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Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
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Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Hordeolum
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Squamous Blepharitis
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Iridocyclitis
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Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lagophthalmos
Lazy Eye
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Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Posterior Scleritis
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
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Locations

  1. 1 Office
    331 W Surf St Ste 702, Chicago, IL 60657
  2. 2 Office
    4905 Old Orchard Ctr Ste 430, Skokie, IL 60077

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Feb 26, 2021
Dr Herst has cared for my eyes more than 5 years. He operated on cataracts on both eyea with no pain or complications. The office staff is great also.
Bonnie F — Feb 26, 2021
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  • Dr. Barry Herst, MD is an ophthalmology specialist in Chicago, IL and has over 46 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine in 1977. He specializes in Ophthalmology.
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1977
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  • Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Barry Herst, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Herst's profile.

Dr. Barry Herst, MD is affiliated with Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago.

Yes, Dr. Barry Herst, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Ascension Saint Joseph - Chicago

    2900 N Lake Shore Dr, Chicago, IL