Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD

Ophthalmology*MaleAge 49

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD is an ophthalmologist in Elmhurst, IL and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Washington University School of Medicine in 2002. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Saad Ahmad, MD

Practice

152 N Addison Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Ahmad specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Ahmad's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Ahmad

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10 ratings, 6 with a written review
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Saved My Retina
My impression of Dr. Saad is that is he is very focused on his job and his patients eyecare. I had a detached retina and have spent many appointments with him. In the beginning he was not very communicative but as time went by he was friendly. I think it is unfair to say he is unfriendly. I just think he is very busy and very focused.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Appointment was rushed
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 19, 2024
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Excellent at what he does
People complain that Dr. Saad isn’t very friendly, well I didn’t go there for a social visit. He diagnosed that I had a small tear in my retina and he fixed it with a laser, took 5 minutes. I had to wait about an hour because my eyes were dilated. I was very satisfied and I didn’t feel that I had to wait that long. I have gone to other places and had to wait a lot longer. He is very good and that is why he is so busy. If you are looking for a social session you should go somewhere else, but if you want a good doctor, go to Dr. Saad!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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C. Land – Nov 08, 2024
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Very unfriendly don’t listen or answer the questions. He don’t have patients he don’t explain anything.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
9 others found this helpful
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Oct 23, 2024
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Very un friendly never explains procedures and why they need to be done.
What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
16 others found this helpful
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Kathleen Meilner – Feb 20, 2024
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Saad ahemad has poor interpersonal skills and more than that it doesn't make you feel trustworthy of his diagnosis..
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
16 others found this helpful
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Bhushan – Jul 26, 2023
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Never on time
Never on time always comes hour to hour and a half late makes patients wait up to 2 hours before seeing. He doesn't seem to care when you mention it to him he tells you to get a later appointment not that he's late. Then when you see him he's in and out of the room in about 2 minutes. I left the practice and found a better ophthalmologist someone who's on time and shows you some compassionate Care and spends time with you
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Dave Mazurk – Jul 20, 2023
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About Me

care philosophy

Saad Ahmad, M.D. is an eye doctor in the Chicago area, serving patients at Kovach Eye Institute. An experienced and board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahmad specializes in retinal disease management and retina surgery, as well as the management...read more

biography

Saad Ahmad, M.D. is an eye doctor in the Chicago area, serving patients at Kovach Eye Institute. An experienced and board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Ahmad specializes in retinal disease management and retina surgery, as well as the management...read more
  • Ophthalmology

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  • Kresge Eye Institute

    Fellowship Hospital, 2008
  • Duke Eye Center

    Residency Hospital, 2006
  • University Of Chicago Hospitals

    Internship Hospital, 2003
  • Washington University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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  • English

  • Arabic

  • Hindi

  • Urdu

Locations

Practice

Kovach Eye Institute LTD.152 N Addison Ave Elmhurst, IL 60126
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Fox Valley Laser Center1960 Springbrook Square Dr Ste 110 Naperville, IL 60564
2

Practice

Office1300 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 150 Itasca, IL 60143
3

Practice

Office100 W Higgins Rd Unit H35 South Barrington, IL 60010
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 9:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 12:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St
    Chicago, IL 60611
    Recipient of 29
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus

    155 E Brush Hill Rd
    Elmhurst, IL 60126
    Recipient of 3
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    81%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    6% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
  • Edward Hospital-Main Campus

    801 S Washington St
    Naperville, IL 60540
    Recipient of 9
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2023, 2022)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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