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Areas of Expertise
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
Graduated summa cum laude
Benedictine University
Undergraduate
Awards & Honors
Senior Achievement Award
2020American Academy of Ophthalmology
Rising Star Alumni Award
2019Benedictine University
AMA Inspirational Physician Award
2018American Medical Association
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- IL
- License Numbers
- 036126563


