Surendra Basti, MD

Surendra Basti, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

Secondary Specialty

  • Cornea and External Disease

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Kasturba Medical College - 1987
Internship:
Ascension Illinois/St Francis Hospital - 2000
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2003
Fellowships:
Baylor College of Medicine/Cullen Eye Institute - 2004

Languages Spoken

  • Hindi
  • Konkani

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

2517 Ratings

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Oh my dear, he makes me very comfortable. I trust his care

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April 29, 2024

5.0

High level of expertise

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti was very informative and told me exactly what to expect.

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April 28, 2024

5.0

Excellent

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Kind, professional, clear,

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is professional, cordial, and extremely knowledgeable and clear in his explanations. I appreciated his patience in answering my questions, especially as to certain complications arising in my recovery and what next steps are needed.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

He is very knowledgeable, kind and he has a well trained team!

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr Basti and Dr [ ] explained the plan of care that would be best for me.

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April 24, 2024

4.0

Dr Basti is thorough, and caring. A good communicator.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

I recommend my husband to get care from Dr Basti for his cataract surgery

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April 23, 2024

5.0

He's a fabulous doctor and and incredibly kind. He did a great job on my corneal transplant.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Very friendly, courteous. Explains the procedure clearly. Quite knowledgeable. Seems very concerned about my needs.

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Superior Doctor, listens to your eye problems, double checks his recommendations for success & excellent patient communications.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti very knowledgeable.

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April 18, 2024

4.0

He is knowledgeable about corneas and is trying various solutions to resolve my healthcare issue.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Basti took much more time with me this appointment. He answered all my questions and gave good suggestions for my eye care. He really seemed to care about me as his patient.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Previous surgery went according to plan, no complications

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He is an expert in his field and I trust his opinion. He spends time with patient explaining tests, options for care. I am confident in his assessments.

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. Takes time with his patients and answers questions well.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr Basti is always professional and very patient oriented. Good, thoughtful listener. Have the highest regard for him

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April 13, 2024

5.0

He listens, ask questions, ask for your questions, he is attentive.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Brilliant doctor

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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April 10, 2024

5.0

He is top notch.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Excellent treatment by Dr Basti.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Focused and professional. Calm manner.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

This was a surgery to remove cataract of my second eye, his instructions were as comprehensive as the first time. There were process changes showing how much these surgery's have progressed. Would recommend Dr Basti: he is talented, he keeps up with his speciality and is as thorough on pre & post surgical directions as he was 3 years ago.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He's a terrific doctor.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He is competent and caring.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

He is head of the ophthalmology department and was recommended to me by a M whom I highly respect. Dr. Basti was clear in the information he provided at my first appointment with him.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Apart from operating skills,spends time exploring everything. Excellent bedside manners

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April 02, 2024

5.0

He performed my cataract surgery

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Good afvice

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March 31, 2024

5.0

His knowledge and caring nature are amazing.

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March 30, 2024

5.0

Very patient and reassuring

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March 29, 2024

5.0

Thorough, caring, excellent care.

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March 27, 2024

5.0

I think he is a excellent Dr. He has time for all of my questions and answers in a way I can understand.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is great. He takes time to explain matters and to answer questions. I trust him completely. His staff are very thorough, especially Ashandra.

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March 23, 2024

5.0

I have found him to be extremely kind and patient.

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is Knowledgeable and reassuring.

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March 22, 2024

4.0

He spends enough time with me and was able to improve my last visit results

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is the head of the ophthalmology department and it is very clear why. He is experienced, knowledgeable and very professional.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Excellent care, professionalism and capability

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable thorough and kind

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He is very smart and talented. He takes a lot of time to spend with patients. He doesn't hurry through things and he is careful not to recommend anything that isn't necessary.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Professional, clear explanations,

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March 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is excelent, also runs pretty much on time.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

I think he's the best at dealing with lens problems

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring, and highly skilled ophthalmologist.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

He is a highly competent doctor.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable. Answered my questions. He is pleasant and seems like he likes his work and really cares about his patients. Excellent ability to make clients feel comfortable and secure that he wants what is best for the patient.

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Very good attention

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Professional, concerned, and explains the ailment/illness in English and discusses the options.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti always considers your health and well-being first.

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March 08, 2024

4.0

Dr. Basti is excellent, but is limited by the practice

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Explained the procedure to me and I am very happy with the result. Dr. Basti was very professional and I am very proud to have him as my doctor. I understood him very well as he told me what he was going to do.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Excellent exam

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Doctor gave me sufficient time ,answered all my questions and concerns.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He is a highly skilled surgeon & knowledgeable doctor.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Knowledge! Trustworthy

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He is excellent. He explains everything very well and takes all the time you need to answer questions. He also did a great job on my second corneal transplant.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Basti is not only a great doctor and surgeon. He is caring, kind, and keeps you updated on your progress and always answers questions.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti provided clear information to address my needs.

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February 24, 2024

5.0

He is caring gentle with his treatment .

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Doctor Basti was thorough. He was engaged, listened and answered all my questions.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Most courteous - very careful - very effective

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Great team. Knowledgeable.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Dr Basti is a great surgeon. The next day when I returns for follow up and my eye covering removed, I was overwhelmed how well and clear I could see out of my eye. He explains everything and ask if I had questions of which he answered. He had a great team.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is a great surgeon!

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February 12, 2024

5.0

good bedside manner, concerned for patient's well-being

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Fast and efficient examination and diagnosis.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Competency

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is an amazing doctor, extremely professional as well as kind and caring. He called me several times to discuss my options and is always patient with answering all my questions. He even took the extraordinary step of helping me find post surgical care in my home state of Minnesota.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

Same Dr is sincere and friendly . He clearly explained all details. Makes me feel like I am most important patient.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He and his team are so very nice

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Great Opthamologist. Nice man

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Focused, professional, gracious.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is the quintessential physician not only as to his expertise but for me his exceptional sense of care and support.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is the best surgeon. His surgical staff are amazing. They made me so comfortable. The surgery itself was free of pain. I am overwhelmed with the clarity of my eyes after surgery. I had surgery on both eyes and never had any pain or discomfort. I feel like I have new eyes!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Good surgeon

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Patient care is good .pleasant.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He has performed my cataract surgeries and has closely monitored the results.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Already Have He came recommended to me and was honest sincere and professional just had surgery at last with fabulous results

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Very professional, knowledgeable, and caring. Explains procedures well and takes time to answer questions.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Superb ophthalmologist

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February 05, 2024

5.0

The surgeon and maestro that brings everyone to their best

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Basti explained the plan of care for me.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

The best of the Best

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February 03, 2024

5.0

communicates well. knowledgable.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

He is the best cataract surgeon & has a reputation as the best. It was possible I'd have double vision after surgery because of nerve palsy's from a brain tumor that was removed (benign) and I did not have double vision.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

Explained my options very clearly and treated me like I was important and had a brain.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, human and absolute knowledge of the human eye. Made me feel secure about the procedure from the beginning.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Basti is an excellent doctor and I am very pleased

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February 01, 2024

5.0

The whole experience was great.

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January 31, 2024

5.0

See above. Empathic and high level of expertise.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Patiently addressed all concerns Left no stone unturned to make sure that I felt reassured

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January 26, 2024

5.0

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Very competent, great expertise. Very caring. Highly recommended

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He takes time to explain what he and his team are doing and answers questions. He never rushes or seems too busy.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough examination and excellent at pointing out details involving all aspects of my visit . I left with much more insight after his explanation.

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