Illinois Retina Associates

What Illinois Retina Associates does

Illinois Retina Associates is a private physician-owned medical practice founded in 1975, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. The practice operates 13 retina center locations across the Chicago metropolitan area and into Indiana (Munster), serving patients with conditions including age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein and artery occlusions, retinal tears and detachments, macular conditions, floaters and flashes, uveitis, and ocular oncology. Patient care is delivered by a team of 16+ retina specialists supported by vitreoretinal surgery fellows, with cumulative physician experience totaling 409 years and 112K+ surgeries performed over the practice's history.

The practice's clinical technology stack centers on a full-spectrum of retinal diagnostics and surgical treatments: vitrectomy and scleral buckle surgery, intravitreal injections, retinal laser photocoagulation, fluorescein and ICG angiography, optical coherence tomography, diagnostic ultrasound, and photobiomodulation. An active Clinical Trials Program with 147+ national and international studies participated in over four decades gives patients access to next-generation therapies and supports the practice's reputation as a research-driven specialty center. Long-standing academic affiliation with Rush University Medical Center (since 1975) underpins a fellowship training program that feeds the practice's physician pipeline, while participation in the Retina Consultants of America network extends its reach into broader retina care advocacy.

The revenue model is professional services billing, with payments collected through insurance reimbursement and patient out-of-pocket contributions, supported by an online bill-pay system integrated through the Promptlytech platform. Distribution is direct-to-consumer via 13 physical clinic locations, supplemented by inbound referrals from primary eye care providers, ophthalmologists, and self-directed patient searches for retina specialists. Marketing channels include a multi-language website (English, Spanish, Polish, Russian, and Cantonese), the Illinois Retina Blog, community events, clinical trial programs, and patient testimonials, suggesting a deliberate strategy to widen access across the diverse Chicago metro demographic.

Name

Illinois Retina Associates

Legal name

Illinois Retina Associates

Website

https://illinoisretina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1975

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Illinois Retina Associates is a private physician-owned medical practice founded in 1975 that diagnoses and treats retinal, macular, and vitreous diseases across 13 clinic locations in the Chicago metropolitan area and Indiana, serving patients through a team of 16+ retina specialists and active clinical research programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Retinal Care / Vitreoretinal Ophthalmology Services

NAICS

Offices of Optometrists (621320), Diagnostic Imaging Centers (621512)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

Retina & Vitreous Specialists (HLAKAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Retinal Imaging & OCT Systems (OCT/OCTA, Fundus Cameras, Fluorescein/ICG Angiography) (HLAHAJAB), Vitreoretinal Surgical Devices (Vitrectomy Systems, Endolaser, Illumination, Tamponades) (HLAHAJAJ), Ocular Imaging & Diagnostic Testing Centers (HLAKAKAN)

Keywords

• Retinal disease treatment
• Vitreoretinal surgery
• Ophthalmology services
• Retinal diagnostics
• Macular degeneration care

Headquarters

HQ city

Harvey

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices13 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Patient Care Services: Medical practice providing retinal care services to patients, billing through insurance and patient payments

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Illinois Retina Associates is a private medical practice devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula, and vitreous. It delivers comprehensive retinal care including surgical procedures (vitrectomy, scleral buckle), intravitreal injections, laser treatments, and advanced imaging diagnostics (OCT, fluorescein angiography, ultrasound), supported by an active clinical trials research program across 13 Chicago-area retina center locations.

Product overview

Illinois Retina Associates is a medical retina practice offering comprehensive retinal care services. The practice provides a full range of diagnostic and treatment services for retinal conditions including surgical procedures (vitrectomy, scleral buckle), intravitreal injections, laser treatments, and advanced imaging diagnostics (OCT, fluorescein angiography, ultrasound). The practice operates 13 retina center locations throughout the Chicago metropolitan area and maintains an active clinical trials research program. Services are delivered by a team of retina specialists and vitreoretinal surgeons providing care for conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vein occlusions, retinal tears/detachments, macular conditions, uveitis, and ocular oncology.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Retinal Disease Diagnosis and Treatment Comprehensive diagnosis and treatment of retinal diseases including Age-Related Macular Degeneration (AMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Vein and Artery Occlusion, Retinal Tears and Detachments, Macular Conditions, Floaters and Flashes, Ocular Oncology, and Uveitis.
• Vitrectomy Surgical procedure to remove the vitreous gel from the eye to treat retinal conditions such as macular holes, epiretinal membranes, retinal detachments, and vitreous hemorrhages.
• Scleral Buckle Surgical technique using a silicone band placed around the sclera to support and reattach a detached retina.
• Intravitreal Injections Medication injections directly into the vitreous cavity to treat conditions such as wet age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular edema, and retinal vein occlusions.
• Retinal Laser Treatment Laser-based treatments including photocoagulation for diabetic retinopathy, retinal tears, and retinal macroaneurysms.
• Fluorescein and ICG Angiography Imaging techniques using fluorescent dyes to visualize and evaluate blood flow in the retina and choroid for diagnosis of various retinal conditions.
• Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT) Non-invasive imaging technology that produces cross-sectional images of the retina to diagnose and monitor conditions such as macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy.
• Ultrasound Retinal Imaging Diagnostic ultrasound imaging used when direct visualization of the retina is limited, particularly useful for detecting retinal detachment and tumors.
• Photobiomodulation Light-based therapy for treatment of certain retinal conditions.
• Clinical Trials Program Participation in national and international clinical research studies providing patients access to cutting-edge treatments and next-generation therapies; 147+ clinical trials participated in by the practice.
• Patient Portal Online platform for patients to access their medical records, communicate with providers, and manage appointments.

Quantifiable outcome

• 112K+ successful surgeries performed
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Rush University Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 1975Academic affiliation for fellowship training program and medical education. Rush University serves as the academic partner for Illinois Retina Associates' fellowship program.
• Retina Consultants of AmericacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerIllinois Retina Associates is part of Retina Consultants of America network, with Dr. Sohail Hasan serving as Chair of the RCA Advocacy Committee.
• American Academy of OphthalmologycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDr. Sohail Hasan represents the AAO and serves as Chair of OPHTHPAC. Practice physicians participate in AAO advocacy programs and annual meetings.
• Foundation Fighting BlindnessminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPractice participated in 20th annual Vision Walk, raising over $12,500. Dr. MacCumber and Dr. Raiji joined the walk supporting the foundation's mission.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Retina Consultants of America: National network of leading retina practices that includes Illinois Retina Associates as a member; directly comparable as a multi-state retina specialty platform with shared clinical trials, advocacy, and physician leadership programs.
• Retina Group of Washington: Multi-location retina specialty practice serving the Mid-Atlantic with similar surgical, imaging, and clinical trial services; directly comparable as an established large-group retina practice with academic affiliations and high surgical volume.
• Retina-Vitreous Associates Medical Group: Long-standing Southern California retina specialty group offering vitrectomy, intravitreal injections, and clinical trials; directly comparable as a multi-physician retina practice with deep clinical research participation.
• Mid Atlantic Retina: Retina specialty practice with multiple Pennsylvania/New Jersey locations and Wills Eye affiliation; comparable as a high-volume retina group with academic ties and participation in national clinical trials.
• Retina Associates of Cleveland: Midwest retina specialty practice with multiple locations across Ohio; directly comparable as a regional multi-site retina group with surgical, imaging, and clinical research offerings.

Broad incumbents

• EyeCare Partners: Large PE-backed ophthalmology and optometry platform with hundreds of locations; comparable as a scaled consolidator competing for retina specialists, referral relationships, and payer contracts in Illinois.
• US Eye: Multi-state ophthalmology platform with retina and comprehensive eye care services; comparable as a consolidated competitor acquiring independent retina practices and competing for patients in overlapping markets.

Regional players

• Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology: Academic ophthalmology department serving Chicago with subspecialty retina services; comparable as a Chicago-area institution offering retina care that competes for referrals and complex cases.

Others

• Regeneron Pharmaceuticals: Manufacturer of Eylea, the leading anti-VEGF therapy used in Illinois Retina's intravitreal injection practice; comparable as a key drug supplier whose pricing, access programs, and clinical trials directly shape the practice's economics and research pipeline.
• Genentech (Roche): Manufacturer of Lucentis, Avastin, and Vabysmo used in retinal injection therapy; comparable as a critical pharmaceutical partner and clinical trial sponsor influencing Illinois Retina's retina treatment offerings.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/IllinoisRetina

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles18 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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