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Meenakshi Chaku, MD

Ophthalmology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
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
  • glaucoma
  • glaucoma screening
  • glaucoma surgery
  • glaucoma surgery complications
  • ocular hypertension
  • pseudoexfoliation glaucoma
  • steroid induced glaucoma

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

About

Meenakshi Chaku, MD, MS, is the Director of the Glaucoma Service in the Department of Ophthalmology. She is a Board Certified Glaucoma Specialist and Comprehensive Ophthalmologist with an Associate Professor of Ophthalmology appointment at the Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine, transitioned from being on staff at Boston University.

Dr. Chaku received her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, MI and her masters and medical school degrees from Wayne State University School of Medicine.

She completed her Internship at Henry Ford Health System and her Ophthalmology residency at Kresge Eye Institute, Wayne State University. She then completed her Glaucoma fellowship at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, VA.

Her interests include medical, laser, and surgical treatment for glaucoma and cataract surgery. Her research interests include advances in medical and surgical treatment for cataract and glaucoma as well as glaucoma patient education and screening.

She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, Chicago Ophthalmological Society and Chicago Glaucoma Society.

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Wayne State University School of Medicine (2006)

Internship:
Henry Ford Hospital (2007)

Residency:
Kresge Eye Institute (2010)

Fellowship:
University of Virginia Medical Center (2011)

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board of (2012)

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 >

4.8 out of 5

(127 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.

67 Reviews

10/16/2024

Evrthing was very good. very good customer service

08/26/2024

My Doctor an Staff are Great Amen

08/26/2024

Wonderful doctor. Very detailed examination -

08/26/2024

When it comes to vision care, I always recommend to Family and friends, Loyola Opthalmology..

07/22/2024

I hold Loyola Opthamology in the highest regards. And my wife feels the same way. They are the best !!!

07/01/2024

Good job

06/24/2024

Thorough and professional

06/19/2024

Estoy feliz con la atencion

06/17/2024

I hope this provider is available for the future services performed to me

06/10/2024

Good

05/29/2024

Excellent

05/28/2024

everyone was courteous and polite

05/20/2024

Even thou this Dr. is way over booked, she doesn’t rush with you., she is very apologetic for the wait and very thorough.

05/15/2024

I appreciate the hard work and dedication the provided for me

05/08/2024

Excellent!.

05/06/2024

Great service and patient care mostly. Thank you all

04/24/2024

Very please

04/24/2024

Listened to me and answered questions

04/24/2024

Hope she never leaves

04/08/2024

Very good

04/08/2024

Dr Chaku been there with me for a long time and I appreciate all she did for me

04/08/2024

Pues que me atiende bien y contesta cual quer duda que tengo sobre mi salud

04/03/2024

Wait time is a serious problem. I waited 3/2 hours in cold waiting rooms to see this doctor who spent approximately 10 minutes with me.

03/27/2024

Dr. Chaku was very concerned of our time and tried to accommodate more testing that was needed - she just is a considerate Dr. !

03/27/2024

Very happy with entire experience.

03/06/2024

Dr. Chaku is very good at answering all my questions before and after cataract surgery.

03/04/2024

Dr. Chaku was courteous, informative and took time to answer my questions

02/23/2024

All of the providers I have seen are excellent.

02/14/2024

Appreciated the care and attention to detail.

02/05/2024

Each very skilled in his/her discipline.

02/05/2024

I trust my provider is giving me the best care I need

01/22/2024

Dr. Chaku is an excellent physician. Extremely knowledgeable, explains things thoroughly & I feel very comfortable in her care.

01/22/2024

Always has my best interest in care provided

01/17/2024

That she very knowledgeable on her medical field!

01/15/2024

Very Professional and Friendly Service

01/10/2024

The wait is very long.

12/20/2023

Dr. Chaku is detailed, her knowledge is evident, she is a specialist, who is also compassionate , helpful, who could ask for anything more . . . ?

12/18/2023

She always makes me feel like I’m taking up her time

12/18/2023

excellent doctor

12/04/2023

Dr.Chaku is the BEST glaucoma doctor I have ever been to, excellent !00%

11/29/2023

very knowledgeable, skilled, and caring

11/27/2023

This person is thorough, patient, professional and courteous.

11/24/2023

she explains how treatment will progress & what tests will follow

11/22/2023

Me siento satisfecho como me atendieron

11/16/2023

Everything is excellent experience!😊

11/15/2023

Dr. Chaku is wonderful. The 2 hour waits are terrible

11/08/2023

I was very satisfied she explained everything in detail for me to understand

11/06/2023

Very knowledgeable, kind and answering all my

11/01/2023

I’m very pleased with my medical team

10/25/2023

just keep it the same

10/18/2023

Although she must have 1000 patients, she seems to remember me and my situation/condition at each follow on appointment

10/13/2023

NA

10/13/2023

Dr. Chaku was professional. My problem was with the anesthesiologist because he prescribed Versed, which causes a moderate drug interaction with two of the meds I'm taking, Nortriptyline and triamterene.

10/09/2023

Loyola is very blessed to have a Dr. with such abilities and concern !

09/23/2023

Dedicated to my care

09/23/2023

Always willing to improve the health of her patients. Thank you Dr Chaku

09/22/2023

Dr. Chaku is a great doctor, the staffing of doctors is extremely poor. I deem it to be extremely unsafe for me to sit in an environment where patients don't wear masks. My oncologist recommends that I avoid inside social activities, yet, I'm forced to sit for hours..

09/20/2023

Very helpful, understanding

09/13/2023

I have had to call and use the system with questions, the doctors, nursing and staff have responded immediately and completely with what I needed or asked about. Dr Chaku and Dr Blair are great and I have found their nursing staff to be very responsive and helpful

09/13/2023

I was very pleased.

09/08/2023

For this visit I did not see the physician but had visual fields done

08/21/2023

Dr Chaku wants us to come back in 4 weeks, but the appointment person said she has no available appointments for another 4-5 months

08/21/2023

You need better lighting in your elevators.

08/16/2023

Despite having a very busy practice, Dr. Chaku never makes me feel rushed & is happy to answer all my questions.

08/16/2023

Seeing someone then someone else before DR

08/09/2023

She is the only specialist and wait times are long, she’s always in a hurry and she makes me feel stupid when I ask her questions.

07/26/2023

Very knowledgeable
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Publications

  • Risk factors for tube exposure as a late complication of glaucoma drainage implant surgery. Chaku, M.; Netland, P. A.; Ishida, K.; Rhee, D. J.; Clinical ophthalmology (Auckland, N.Z.)