Optometrist Neelam Patadia, OD, Joins Loyola Medicine

MAYWOOD, IL – Neelam Patadia, OD, an optometrist who provides comprehensive eye care, has joined Loyola Medicine.

Working closely with Loyola's ophthalmology team, Dr. Patadia evaluates and treats ocular diseases, including macular degeneration, glaucoma, diabetes and dry eye disease. Dr. Patadia also addresses patients' vision needs.

Dr. Patadia currently sees patients at the Loyola Medicine Homer Glen, Loyola Outpatient Center in Maywood and Loyola Medicine Hickory Hills.

"I appreciate being at a facility where I can provide thorough, comprehensive eye care," Dr. Patadia said.

In managing eye diseases, there often is more than one effective treatment. "I have a conversation with the patient and we work together," Dr. Patadia said. "I tailor the treatment so that it best suits the needs of the individual patient."

Dr. Patadia earned her optometry degree from the Illinois College of Optometry. She completed a residency at the Portland VA Medical Center in Portland, OR.

Dr. Patadia is an assistant professor in the department of ophthalmology of Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine.