Osvaldo I. Lopez, M.D.

Osvaldo Lopez, M.D., chairman of the department of ophthalmology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center, is a pioneer in the field of corneal refractive surgery.

Dr. Lopez received his M.D. degree from Northwestern University Medical School. Following an internship at Northwestern, he completed his residency in ophthalmology at Michael Reese Hospital, where he served as chief resident. He pursued specialty training and completed a fellowship in the disease of the cornea with Dr. Louis Girard at the Texas Institute of Ophthalmology in Houston. Dr. Lopez was also trained in refractive surgery by Dr. Jose Barraquer, considered the “father” of modern refractive surgery, at the Instituto Barraquer in Bogota, Colombia. A board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Lopez is a member of numerous professional societies including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the Chicago Ophthalmology Society. He also is an assistant professor of ophthalmology at the University of Illinois.

One of the Doctors Who Make History
Dr. Lopez is widely recognized as one of the nation’s leading corneal surgeons. One of the first local ophthalmologists to perform innovative refractive procedures, he has also pioneered new surgical techniques and has designed devices used in eye surgery. His commitment to bringing innovation to ophthalmologic patient care has earned him numerous honors including the State of Illinois Lincoln Medal for Medicine. Dr. Lopez was featured by Chicago magazine as one of Chicago’s “Top Doctors” in 2002, selected by Castle Connolly Medical Ltd. Dr. Lopez was also named by the Consumers’ Research Council of America as one of our country’s top ophthalmologists in 2001 and 2002.

Philosophy of Care
“I believe that innovation in medicine is positive only if it translates into better care for patients. We have seen a dramatic revolution in ophthalmology over the last two decades, and I believe the technology will continue to improve. We have to stay in the forefront of ophthalmologic innovation so that we can continue to assure great care and excellent results for every patient who needs us.”

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