Omar Krad, MD

Biography

Dr. Krad is a family man. He and his wife are blessed with three beautiful children.

His love for the latest technology, attention to detail, and fascination with the eye has led him to pursue a career in ophthalmology. Dr. Krad graduated from Loyola University of Chicago magna cum laude, where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and minor in Chemistry. He pursued his Doctor of Medicine degree at Loyola’s Stritch School of Medicine where he consistently received Honors in his surgical rotations. He completed his internship at Northwestern University’s Evanston Hospital in Chicago’s Northside. During his ophthalmology residency, Dr. Krad received extensive training in medical, laser, and surgical treatments for a variety of eye diseases, including diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, cataracts, and cosmetic eyelid surgery at Loyola University Medical Center and Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital. Dr. Krad is Board-Certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, and has a special interest in laser cataract surgery, lens replacement surgery, laser refractive surgery, laser facial rejuvenation, and cosmetic oculoplastic surgery.