Dr. Ahuja joins Illinois Retina, Eye Associates

PERU —Illinois Retina & Eye Associates welcomes Richard Ahuja, M.D., board certified ophthalmologist and fellowship trained retina surgeon, to its Peru clinic located at 3602 Marquette Road, Peru. He specializes in diseases of the retina including macular degeneration, diabetic eye disease and retinal detachments.

“We’re pleased to add Dr. Ahuja to serve our patients in Peru,” said Dr. Kamal Kishore, retina specialist. “He has been in private practice for 13 years and joins our retina team with outstanding credentials. He will continue to provide patients with the exceptional care Illinois Retina & Eye Associates is known for.”

Ahuja holds a Doctor of Medicine from Rush Medical College in Chicago and a bachelor's degree in philosophy and neurobiology from Northwestern University in Evanston. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the Kresge Eye Institute of Wayne State University in Detroit, Mich., and two fellowships, one in medical retina with professor Alan Bird at Moorfields Eye Hospital in London, England, and the second in vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the University of Maryland in Baltimore, Md.

Ahuja has written four scientific book chapters, presented more than 50 research abstracts at national meetings, published many peer reviewed journal articles and is a professional reviewer of scientific articles for several distinguished ophthalmology journals. He has given many lectures both nationally and internationally on retinal vascular disease and remains active in clinical research with a particular interest in new therapies for complications of diabetic retinopathy.

Founded in 2003 by Dr. Kamal Kishore, Illinois Retina & Eye Associates is a diagnostic and treatment center devoted to providing a range of professional care services in the specialty of the retina. Retina & Eye Associates has three clinic locations in Peru, Peoria and Galesburg.

Dr. Ahuja is accepting appointments in the Peru clinic. To make an appointment, call (815) 223-7400.