David H. Orth, Ophthalmologist
We verify the medical license of each FindaTopDoc Verified Doctor to ensure that their license is active and they are in good medical standing.

David H. Orth

Ophthalmologist

71 West 156th Street Suite 400 Harvey Illinois, 60426

About

David H. Orth, MD, FACS, is the Founder and President of Illinois Retina Associates, with 2 locations in Harvey and Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Orth has over 35 years of experience, and has special expertise in retinal disease. His involvement over the years has been influential in the field, being recognized with the Senior Honor Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology as one of the Best Doctors in America. Dr. Orth has contributed publications, as well as clinical research in ophthalmology. Dr. Orth maintains an active standing in many associations and participates in international public speaking on various topics. When he is not serving his patients at his practice, he is on staff at the Rush University Medical Center and Ingalls Medical Center; as well.

Education and Training

Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 55 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Retina Disease

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Principal Investigator on Over 20 NEI Trials -
  • Medical Director at the Irwin Retina Center -
  • Local, Regional, National, and International Public Speaking -

Awards

  • Senior Honor Award, American Academy of Ophthalmology, The Best Doctors in America   

Internships

  • Michael Reese Hospital and Medical Center

Fellowships

  • Wilmer Eye Institute at Johns Hopkins, Johns Hopkins Hospital

Professional Society Memberships

  • President of the Chicago Ophthalmological Society, American Society of Retina Specialists, Macula Society, American Medical Association, Chicago Ophthalmological Society

Articles and Publications

  • Author of Color and Fluorescein Angiographic Atlas of Retinal Vascular Disorders

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Involvement in Clinical Research, New Developments, and Clinical Trials over the Years

Hobbies / Sports

  • Golfing

Favorite professional publications

  • Retina Journals

David H. Orth's Practice location

71 West 156th Street Suite 400 -
Harvey, Illinois 60426
Get Direction
New patients: 708-596-8710

David H. Orth's reviews

(0)
Write Review

Recommended Articles

  • What are the Pros and Cons of Lasik Eye Surgery?

    Lasik eye surgery, short form for laser in situ keratomileusis, is the most exercised surgical option for correcting eye vision discrepancies in America. Its immense popularity has a lot to do with the significant vision improvement it brings about completely dispensing eyeglasses or contact lenses....

  • Everything You Need to Know About Lasik Eye Surgery

    Nearsightedness or myopia, farsightedness or hyperopia and astigmatism or blurred vision are collectively referred as refractive disorders which commonly affect the eyes. They occur as a consequence of disease, injury or progressive aging. The weakening of the eye lens and lengthening or shortening...

  • Rosacea: What is Light Therapy and Why is it Used?

    Rosacea is a chronic skin condition that mainly affects women past their 30s. According to the National Rosacea Society, approximately 16 million people in the US alone are affected with rosacea. It is a very common problem, especially among fair-skinned people. Rosacea causes redness over your...

  • How to Get Rid of a Stye: 17 Home Remedies and Treatments

    What is a stye?A stye occurs when a particular strain of bacteria affects the oil gland of the eyelid. It becomes infected and causes inflammation, redness, as well as pain on the eyelid and its surrounding tissues. A stye is an inflamed swelling or circumscribed abscess. It can be treated with...

  • Everything You Need to Know About Conjunctivitis

    What is Conjunctivitis?Conjunctivitis is an inflammation of the conjunctiva (a transparent membrane that covers the white part of the eyeball and lines the eyelids). Conjunctivitis is also known as pink eye, due to the characteristic pink or reddish color of the whites of the eyes.What Causes...

  • What is Cataract Surgery?

    The exact cause of cataracts is not known. Nevertheless, it seems that most cataracts are caused by long-term variations in the eye lens protein components which in turn causes cloudiness in the lens. Though not common, cataracts can affect infants and young children due to genetic enzyme...

Nearby Providers

Nearest Hospitals

INGALLS MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

ONE INGALLS DRIVE HARVEY IL 60426

Head east on West 156th Street 311 ft
Turn left onto Ingalls Drive 163 ft
Keep left at the fork onto Ingalls Drive 128 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left

ADVOCATE SOUTH SUBURBAN HOSPITALl

17800 S KEDZIE AVE HAZEL CREST IL 60429

Head west on West 156th Street 41 ft
Turn left onto Wood Street 1693 ft
Keep right 293 ft
Turn right onto West 159th Street (US 6) 1.7 mi
Turn left onto Kedzie Avenue 2.3 mi
Turn right onto West 177th Street 910 ft
Turn left 436 ft
You have arrived at your destination, straight ahead

METROSOUTH MEDICAL CENTERl

12935 S GREGORY BLUE ISLAND IL 60406

Head west on West 156th Street 41 ft
Turn right onto Wood Street 1.1 mi
Turn left onto West 147th Street (IL 83) 3757 ft
Turn right onto Western Avenue 2.1 mi
Continue straight onto Gregory Street 1300 ft
Keep in the middle 305 ft
Turn right onto York Street 402 ft
Turn left onto Irving Avenue 372 ft
You have arrived at your destination, on the left