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Meet our Doctors
Robert J. Barnes, MD
Robert J. Barnes, MD
Robert J. Barnes, MD
Dr. Barnes has over 35 years of experience in treating patients with glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, laser surgery and general eye care. He has been with Aurora Eye Clinic since 1986.
Dr. Barnes received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed an internship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He went
Dr. Barnes has over 35 years of experience in treating patients with glaucoma surgery, cataract surgery, laser surgery and general eye care. He has been with Aurora Eye Clinic since 1986.
Dr. Barnes received his medical degree from Rush Medical College and completed an internship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. He went on to complete an ophthalmology residency at the Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine and a fellowship in glaucoma at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary.
Certified by the American Board Ophthalmology, he is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Illinois State Medical Society, American Glaucoma Society and the American Medical Association
As a Clinical Associate Professor of Ophthalmology at Loyola University Medical Center, Dr. Barnes has supervised the Glaucoma Service. He has also lectured extensively on glaucoma.
Robert J. Foody, MD
Robert J. Barnes, MD
Robert J. Barnes, MD
Dr. Robert Foody joined Aurora Eye Clinic in 1988. He has over 35 years of experience in cataract surgery, laser vision correction, and general eye care.
He is a specialist in laser eye surgery utilizing PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) with the Excimer laser and LASIK laser eye surgery.
Dr. Foody received his medical degree from Loyola-
Dr. Robert Foody joined Aurora Eye Clinic in 1988. He has over 35 years of experience in cataract surgery, laser vision correction, and general eye care.
He is a specialist in laser eye surgery utilizing PRK (Photo Refractive Keratectomy) with the Excimer laser and LASIK laser eye surgery.
Dr. Foody received his medical degree from Loyola-Stritch School of Medicine. He completed an internship at MacNeal Hospital and his ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Chicago.
Certified by the American Board Ophthalmology, he is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery, Illinois State Medical Society and the American Medical Association.
Richard D. Zak, MD
Robert J. Barnes, MD
William C. Park, MD
Dr. Zak joined the Aurora Eye Clinic in August of 2000. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois. He completed an internship at Swedish Covenant Hospital and his ophthalmology residency at Loyola University of Chicago. He also completed a fellowship in retina/vitreous at West Virginia University Medical Center & Hosp
Dr. Zak joined the Aurora Eye Clinic in August of 2000. He received his medical degree from the University of Illinois. He completed an internship at Swedish Covenant Hospital and his ophthalmology residency at Loyola University of Chicago. He also completed a fellowship in retina/vitreous at West Virginia University Medical Center & Hospital.
Dr. Zak is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery and the American Medical Association.
He is a specialist in diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous and is currently a Clinical Assistant Professor at Loyola University Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Zak's special interest is in diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, complicated retinal detachments and ocular trauma.
William C. Park, MD
Patrick M. Differding, MD
William C. Park, MD
William C. Park is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in general eye care, cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, premium implants, eyelid diseases, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Prior to joining Aurora Eye Clinic, Dr. Park spent eight years caring for our nation’s veterans at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital a
William C. Park is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in general eye care, cataract surgery, laser eye surgery, premium implants, eyelid diseases, glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy. Prior to joining Aurora Eye Clinic, Dr. Park spent eight years caring for our nation’s veterans at Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital and training ophthalmologists as a supervisor and Residency Program Director at Loyola University Medical Center.
Dr. Park earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and medical doctorate from Rush University Medical Center. He completed his surgical internship at Rush University and ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center and Edward Hines, Jr. VA Hospital.
Dr. Park has been in practice for more than 15 years and is a lifelong resident of the area. When he is not providing care to his patients, he enjoys spending time with his wife, daughter, dog, and cat.
Patrick M. Differding, MD
Patrick M. Differding, MD
Patrick M. Differding, MD
Dr. Differding is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma, diabetic eye diseases, corneal and external diseases, age related macular degeneration, and dry eyes. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Differding completed his ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Ce
Dr. Differding is a board-certified, comprehensive ophthalmologist specializing in glaucoma, diabetic eye diseases, corneal and external diseases, age related macular degeneration, and dry eyes. He is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Differding completed his ophthalmology residency at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and graduated magna cum laude from Georgetown University.
When he is not seeing patients or spending time with his wife and two boys, Dr. Differding enjoys aerial photography, fishing, gardening and hiking.
Patricia L. Davis, MD
Patrick M. Differding, MD
Patrick M. Differding, MD
Dr. Davis is a pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes pediatric treatment, including routine examinations, refractions (eye glass prescriptions), care and treatment of crossed eyes, blocked tear ducts, congenital cataract surgery and many other pediatric eye conditions. She also treats adults with strabismus.
She received her medical de
Dr. Davis is a pediatric ophthalmologist who specializes pediatric treatment, including routine examinations, refractions (eye glass prescriptions), care and treatment of crossed eyes, blocked tear ducts, congenital cataract surgery and many other pediatric eye conditions. She also treats adults with strabismus.
She received her medical degree from the University of Pennsylvania and completed her ophthalmology residency at the Scheie Eye Institute at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. Davis also completed two fellowships in pediatric ophthalmology at the University of Kentucky.
Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, Dr. Davis is a member of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. She is currently on the staff of the Ophthalmology Department at Loyola University Medical Center.
John M. Galasso, MD, PhD
John M. Galasso, MD, PhD
John M. Galasso, MD, PhD
Dr. Galasso is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in ocular trauma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, pediatric retinal disease and retinal detachment.
Dr. Galasso earned his doctorate from The University of Michigan and completed his internship at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. He completed his ophthalmology re
Dr. Galasso is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in ocular trauma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, pediatric retinal disease and retinal detachment.
Dr. Galasso earned his doctorate from The University of Michigan and completed his internship at Evanston Northwestern Healthcare. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center as well as a vitreoretinal fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at The University of Illinois at Chicago.
David K. Yoo, MD
John M. Galasso, MD, PhD
John M. Galasso, MD, PhD
Dr. Yoo is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in the treatment of drooping eyelids, eyelid cancers, eyelid spasms, tearing and excess skin around the eyes.
Dr. Yoo earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and medical doctorate from the Feinbe
Dr. Yoo is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgery. He specializes in the treatment of drooping eyelids, eyelid cancers, eyelid spasms, tearing and excess skin around the eyes.
Dr. Yoo earned his undergraduate degree from Northwestern University and medical doctorate from the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University. He completed his ophthalmology residency at McGraw Evanston Northwestern Memorial Hospital and his Fellowship in ophthalmic plastic, reconstructive and orbital surgery at he Henry Ford Health System in Detroit.