UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians
Steven C. Quan, OD
Steven C. Quan, OD
UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Science
Specialties
- Optometry
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
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[MUSIC PLAYING] Hi, my name is Steven Quan. I'm an optometrist at the University of Chicago. I started here about four years ago in 2017. Optometry, to me, we're all about patient education, kind of looking at holistically at a patient from vision to overall health.
I chose to become an optometrist because I wanted something that-- I wanted a skill that I can give people that allowed me to connect with them, but also give them something that could really improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. And working for those in need has allowed me to really have a sense of purpose and community that every day is really rewarding and, you know, really inspiring at the same time.
I came to UChicago because I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. And when I first joined, the department was undergoing a bit of a transformation. And I wanted to tap into that energy early on. There was a lot of work to do as the department sort of evolved. But I saw an opportunity to build a career path for myself and others like me in optometry.
And I'm really happy to say now that everyone here is really amazing. It's a great, diverse culture. I can call all of my colleagues friends. I'm very lucky to come here and be happy to see everyone every day.
I like to take breadcrumbs from every little experience I've done and sort of inject that into what I do now. I have sort done a lot of training across the country and coast to coast, different sort of places, from the VA to Children's Hospital to referral centers, corporate, private practices. And all of these I kind of live with today and use that to inform myself on how I approach care, tying it back into that. And so I think that gives me sort of a wide variety and perspective that really sensitizes me to the different circumstances that patients experience and go through when they're getting health care and how it's delivered. And so I think it's important to understand the diversity of patients' care which is really important here, but when you have so many different people from all over the world, really, that come here and understanding the inequities in health care and how that manifests as different medical outcomes. And my job sort of is also understanding how to overcome that and sort of coordinate with other people to improve our access to patients nationwide.
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I chose to become an optometrist because I wanted something that-- I wanted a skill that I can give people that allowed me to connect with them, but also give them something that could really improve their quality of life in a meaningful way. And working for those in need has allowed me to really have a sense of purpose and community that every day is really rewarding and, you know, really inspiring at the same time.
I came to UChicago because I wanted to be part of something bigger than myself. And when I first joined, the department was undergoing a bit of a transformation. And I wanted to tap into that energy early on. There was a lot of work to do as the department sort of evolved. But I saw an opportunity to build a career path for myself and others like me in optometry.
And I'm really happy to say now that everyone here is really amazing. It's a great, diverse culture. I can call all of my colleagues friends. I'm very lucky to come here and be happy to see everyone every day.
I like to take breadcrumbs from every little experience I've done and sort of inject that into what I do now. I have sort done a lot of training across the country and coast to coast, different sort of places, from the VA to Children's Hospital to referral centers, corporate, private practices. And all of these I kind of live with today and use that to inform myself on how I approach care, tying it back into that. And so I think that gives me sort of a wide variety and perspective that really sensitizes me to the different circumstances that patients experience and go through when they're getting health care and how it's delivered. And so I think it's important to understand the diversity of patients' care which is really important here, but when you have so many different people from all over the world, really, that come here and understanding the inequities in health care and how that manifests as different medical outcomes. And my job sort of is also understanding how to overcome that and sort of coordinate with other people to improve our access to patients nationwide.
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Steven C. Quan, OD, is a medical optometrist who offers comprehensive and urgent eye exams to diagnose and treat a wide range of eye diseases and disorders. He specializes in the management of glaucoma and neuro-ophthalmic disease, helping patients who struggle with:
- Stroke
- Double vision (diplopia)
- Eye movement disorders
- Thyroid eye disease
- Myasthenia gravis
- Optic neuritis
- Papilledema
- Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
- Ischemic optic neuropathy
- Glaucoma
Dr. Quan provides compassionate care for patients experiencing complex visual symptoms, including those caused by medications or conditions that impact the eyes. He takes the time to explain their specific eye condition and available treatment options in a way that’s clear and easy to understand, ensuring that patients feel informed and empowered.
Dr. Quan studies social determinants of health, such as air quality and nutrition, to explore their effect on eye health and how to improve quality and access to care. Believing that every patient deserves a personalized care plan, Dr. Quan works closely with each individual to create a treatment approach that aligns with their needs and health goals. His welcoming and supportive approach helps patients feel confident in their care every step of the way.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Blurred Vision
- Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
- Corneal Infections
- Diabetic Eye Diseases
- Dry Eye Syndrome
- Glaucoma
- Loss of Peripheral Vision
- Red Eyes
UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago IL 606371-888-824-0200
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- Illinois College of Optometry
Residency
- Bascom Palmer Eye Institute
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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Some of our physicians and health professionals collaborate with external pharmaceutical, medical device, or other medical related entities to develop new treatments and products to improve clinical outcomes for patients. In some instances, the physician has ownership interests in the external entity and/or is compensated for advising or speaking about the entity’s products or treatments. These payments may include compensation for consulting and speaking engagements, equity, and/or royalties for products invented by our physicians. To assure objectivity and integrity in patient care, UChicago Medicine requires all physicians and health professionals to report their relationships and financial interests with external entities on an annual basis. This information is used to review relationships and transactions that might give rise to potential financial conflicts of interest, and when considered to be significant a management plan to mitigate any biases is created.
If you are a patient at UChicago Medicine and would like more information about your physician’s external relationships, please talk with your physician. You may also visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ . CMS Open Payments is a national disclosure program that promotes a more transparent and accountable health care system. It houses a publicly accessible database of payments that reporting entities, including drug and medical device companies, make to covered recipients like physicians and hospitals.
Information in the CMS Open Payments database could potentially contain inaccurately reported and out of date payment information. All information is open to personal interpretation, if there are questions about the data, patients and their advocates should speak directly to their health care provider for a better understanding.