Nina A. Goyal, M.D.

Ophthalmologist, Glaucoma Surgeon

Dr. Nina A. Goyal is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in complex cataract surgeries and the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including expertise in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) techniques in Chicago.

Nina A. Goyal, M.D. is a Chicago native and has been a member of the Rush Ophthalmology team since 2003. She joined University Ophthalmology Associates after completing her Glaucoma fellowship with University Eye Specialists in 2007. Dr. Goyal specializes in complex cataract surgeries and the medical and surgical management of glaucoma, including expertise in Minimally Invasive Glaucoma Surgery (MIGS) techniques.

Dr. Goyal pursued her medical education at Georgetown University Medical Center in Washington, D.C. She returned to Rush University in Chicago to complete her residency in ophthalmology, where she also served as chief resident. During this time, she earned a research grant from the Illinois Society for the Prevention of Blindness and was a recipient of the Beem-Fisher Research Award. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from Benedictine University, where she was awarded a full tuition President’s Scholarship and competed on their Division III Women’s tennis team.

She is board certified and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Glaucoma Society, Chicago Ophthalmologic Society, Women in Ophthalmology and is currently President of the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons, the Ophthalmology State Society. She actively participates in advocacy work for the American Academy of Ophthalmology. She has participated in cataract and glaucoma surgery mission trips to Honduras.

Dr. Goyal has served as a course director as well as instructor at several local and national Academy of Ophthalmology meetings, earning an Achievement Award. She is dedicated to resident teaching and serves as an Associate Professor in the Rush Ophthalmology department where she lectures to residents and provides surgical education.

Dr. Goyal currently sees patients at our Rush and Oak Brook locations.

Glaucoma Fellowship

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Medical School

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University Ophthalmology Associates is an eye care practice providing expert services for Cataract Surgery, Comprehensive Ophthalmology, Cornea & External Disease, Glaucoma, and Refractive Surgery in Chicago.