Ophthalmology
Tamara Fountain, M.D.
Professor of Ophthalmology, Department of Ophthalmology Section Chair Emeritus, Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Rush University Medical Center
Tamara R. Fountain, M.D., is a distinguished oculofacial plastic and reconstructive surgeon specializing in cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the eyelids, orbits, and tear ducts. With over 35 years of experience, she treats conditions such as drooping eyelids (ptosis), brow ptosis, and other eyelid disorders, performing eyelid surgery at rates significantly higher than peers. She serves a broad patient population in Chicago's northern suburbs through her private practice at Opht
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Education & Training
- Harvard Medical School — M.D., 1988
- Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute — Residency, Ophthalmology, 1992
- University of Southern California Doheny Eye Institute — Fellowship, Ophthalmic Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, 1996
- University of Pennsylvania — Internship, Internal Medicine
Peer Recognition
2010-2020 (11 years)
2005-2026 (22 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Rush University Medical Center
- NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice