Dana Yousef Darwish

Dana Yousef Darwish, MD

Ophthalmology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Accepting New Patients
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • cataract
  • cataract removal
  • Ophthalmology
  • dry eyes
  • glaucoma
  • glaucoma surgery
  • corneal diseases
  • diabetic retinopathy

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola Medicine Hickory Hills

9608 S Roberts Rd
Hickory Hills, IL 60457-2238

Loyola Medicine Hickory Hills

Loyola Outpatient Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153-3328

Loyola Outpatient Center

About

I am a comprehensive ophthalmologist and an attending physician for the residency program at Loyola University Medical Center.
I clinically take care of medical and surgical complexities of the eye including standard, specialty, and complex cataract surgery.
I enjoy teaching medical students and residents so that they may be the next generation of wonderful doctors.

Research

Publications – Articles

  • Darwish, D., Chee, R. I., Patel, S. N., Jonas, K., Ostmo, S., Campbell, J. P., Chiang, M. F., & Chan, R. V. P. (2018).
    Anti-Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor and the Evolving Management Paradigm for Retinopathy of Prematurity.
    Asia-Pacific Journal of Ophthalmology. PMID: 29808629
  • Chee, R. I., Darwish, D., Fernández‑Vega, Á., Patel, S. N., Jonas, K., Ostmo, S., Campbell, J. P., Chiang, M. F., & Chan, R. V. P. (2018).
    Retinal Telemedicine. Current Ophthalmology Reports, 6(1), 36–45. PMID: 30140593

Manuscripts

  • Darwish, D. Y., Patel, S. N., Gao, Y., Bhat, P., Chau, F. Y., Lim, J. I., Jose, J., Jonas, K., Chan, R. V., & Mehta, S. D., Lobo, A. (2019).
    Diagnostic accuracy and reliability of retinal pathology using the Forus 3nethra fundus camera compared to ultra wide-field imaging.
    Eye. PMID: 30679873
  • Robin A. Z., Syar P., Darwish D., Thomas C., Pfahler N. M., Kakouri A., Patrianakos T., Giovingo M.
    Comparison of success rate and intraocular pressure spikes between selective laser trabeculoplasty and micropulse laser trabeculoplasty in African American and Hispanic patients.
    International Journal of Ophthalmology. 2023; 16(1):75–80.
    doi: 10.18240/ijo.2023.01.11. PMID: 36659950; PMCID: PMC9815972.

Book Chapters

  • Darwish, D. Y., Zhou, M., & Lobo, A. M. (2019). Viral Retinitis.
    In: Rao N., Schallhorn J., Rodger D. (eds) Posterior Uveitis. Essentials in Ophthalmology. Springer.

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine (2019)

Internship:
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital (2020)

Residency:
Cook County Hospital (2023)

Residency:
Cook County Health and Hospital System (2023)

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board of (2024)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.7 out of 5

(70 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

17 Reviews

02/23/2026

She was very nice and explained everything very well. Always polite. Thanks Dana Darrick.

01/06/2026

Dr. Darwish is excellent.

11/12/2025

Es muy atenta y me ayudó con mucho profesionalismo

10/13/2025

She was very good and advised me on what next steps I should take

10/08/2025

She is good eye specialist.

09/24/2025

During the last couple of years I have been seen by Dr. Grable at the Hickory site for my annual eye exam plus dilation for less than 60 minutes. My husband has seen Dr. DeAlba on the campus for annual eye exam plus dilation for less than 60 minutes. During my visit after the nurse put the drops in my eyes, he said it will be a few minutes before being seen by Dr. Darwish. After waiting over an hour I got up to look for the physician and could not find her and asked a tech in the hallway if the physician was in the clinic and she said yes. When the physician entered my room she seemed bothered and informed me the exam and dilation and follow-up with her takes at least 2 hours. I informed Dr. Darwish if I had been informed beforehand I would not have scheduled my visit in the morning as I had to return to work. I also informed the physician about Dr. Grable and Dr. DeAlba providing the same clinical service in less than 1 hour. She was not amused. Before I left the exam room she informed me that she had come across several patients who were also not aware of the 2 hour window.

09/22/2025

Great service

08/25/2025

My initial appointment I had to wait for, this was my first visit with Dr. Darwish. My former eye Dr., Dr. Patadia, retired. My visit with Dr. Darwish was very good, she’ll be my eye Dr. from here on out, unless she moves away. I’m pleased with her taking care of my eyesight.

08/25/2025

She is very profesional

08/25/2025

She was fantastic was very courteous on my situation and was helpful

08/20/2025

All went well! For my first time visit.

08/19/2025

I really like her - she is very personable and has great communication.

08/11/2025

Excelente Doctora

07/02/2025

all went as expected

07/01/2025

She is very nice.

06/25/2025

Muy buen servicio

06/23/2025

She is very nice and easy to talk to. She explained everything so I could understand and took the time to answer all my questions
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