About
Dr. Dena Ballouz, MD, joins Chicago Cornea Consultants in September 2026 as a fellowship-trained cornea, external disease, and refractive surgeon. She earned her MD from the University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in the top quartile of her class. She completed an internal medicine preliminary year at the University of Michigan Health System and her ophthalmology residency at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan. She then pursued her cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami, consistently ranked as the nation's top eye hospital.
Dr. Ballouz brings advanced expertise in complex corneal disease, cataract surgery, and modern refractive techniques. Her academic foundation and patient-centered approach position her to contribute meaningfully to the practice's clinical and educational mission.
Education & Training
Medical School
University of Michigan Medical School (MD)
Residency
Kellogg Eye Center, University of Michigan (Ophthalmology Residency)
Fellowship
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, University of Miami (Cornea, External Disease, and Refractive Surgery Fellowship)
Additional Training
Internal medicine preliminary year, University of Michigan Health System
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Ballouz right for?
Dr. Ballouz is well suited for patients managing complex corneal disease or seeking surgical vision correction. Adults considering cataract surgery or modern refractive procedures will benefit from her advanced fellowship training. Patients who value a physician with deep academic credentials and a patient-centered approach will find her a strong fit.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Ballouz joins Chicago Cornea Consultants in September 2026. Patients interested in scheduling with her can contact the practice to learn about appointment availability closer to her start date.
Dr. Ballouz completed her cornea, external disease, and refractive surgery fellowship at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute at the University of Miami. Bascom Palmer holds the distinction of being consistently ranked as the nation's top eye hospital.
Dr. Ballouz specializes in complex corneal disease, cataract surgery, and refractive surgery. Her fellowship training covers the full scope of corneal and external disease as well as modern surgical vision correction techniques.
Dr. Ballouz completed her ophthalmology residency at the Kellogg Eye Center at the University of Michigan. She also completed an internal medicine preliminary year at the University of Michigan Health System before her residency.
Yes. Dr. Ballouz trained specifically in refractive surgery as part of her fellowship at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute. Her training covers modern refractive techniques alongside corneal disease management and cataract surgery.
Dr. Ballouz earned her MD from the University of Michigan Medical School, graduating in the top quartile of her class.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026