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Dr. Lisa Nijm

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Warrenville, IL
(630) 393-7100
Accepts Medicare

Location

2S631 Illinois Rte 59
Warrenville, IL 60555

Areas of Expertise

Dry Eye Treatment
Glaucoma Management
Corneal Diseases
Refractive Surgery
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About Me

Dr. Lisa Nijm is a board-certified ophthalmologist and corneal surgeon who practices at Warrenville EyeCare & LASIK, where she offers expert eye care for a range of conditions. She specializes in corneal diseases and refractive surgery, including LASIK, and provides treatment for cataracts, glaucoma, dry eye, corneal transplants, macular degeneration, and diabetic eye disease.

With a unique educational background that includes a dual M.D. and J.D. degree, Dr. Nijm combines clinical expertise with a passion for health policy advocacy. She completed a top-ranked corneal and refractive fellowship and is an assistant clinical professor at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary, where she is involved in teaching and mentoring.

Dr. Nijm is dedicated to providing compassionate care to her patients in the western Chicago suburbs, leveraging her experience as the first surgeon in central Illinois to perform femtosecond LASIK. She is actively involved in clinical trials and educational initiatives to advance the field of ophthalmology.

Training

  • Corneal and Refractive

    University of California at Davis

    Fellowship
  • Benedictine University

    Graduated summa cum laude

    Benedictine University

    Undergraduate

Awards & Honors

  • Senior Achievement Award

    2020

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • Rising Star Alumni Award

    2019

    Benedictine University

  • AMA Inspirational Physician Award

    2018

    American Medical Association

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL
License Numbers
036126563