About
Neel S. Vaidya, MD, MPH, MBA, grew up in central Ohio and completed both his BS and MD through the accelerated honors BS/MD program at The Ohio State University. He also earned a Master of Public Health during his time at Ohio State. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center, where his peers elected him Chief Resident. He then completed an advanced fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at Chicago Cornea Consultants, joining the practice as a full-time associate in the summer of 2021.
Dr. Vaidya later added an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University to his credentials. His clinical focus spans corneal disease, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures. His background in public health and business complements his surgical training with a broad perspective on patient care.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
The Ohio State University, BS (accelerated honors BS/MD program)
Medical School
The Ohio State University, MD (accelerated honors BS/MD program)
Residency
Loyola University Medical Center, Ophthalmology Residency, Chief Resident
Fellowship
Chicago Cornea Consultants, Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery
Additional Training
Master of Public Health (MPH), The Ohio State University; MBA, Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Vaidya right for?
Dr. Vaidya is a strong fit for patients seeking expert care for corneal disease, cataracts, or refractive surgery. Adults exploring LASIK, PRK, or lens-based vision correction benefit from his surgical depth. Patients with corneal conditions such as keratoconus find his fellowship training directly relevant. His public health background suits patients who value a doctor who thinks broadly about long-term eye health outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Vaidya focuses on corneal disease, cataract surgery, and refractive procedures. He evaluates and treats conditions including keratoconus and other corneal disorders. He also performs LASIK and related refractive surgeries for patients seeking freedom from glasses or contacts.
Dr. Vaidya joined Chicago Cornea Consultants as a full-time associate in the summer of 2021. He completed his advanced fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at the practice before transitioning to the clinical team.
Dr. Vaidya earned his BS and MD through the accelerated honors program at The Ohio State University. He also holds a Master of Public Health from Ohio State. He completed his ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center, where his peers elected him Chief Resident.
Yes. Dr. Vaidya completed an advanced fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery at Chicago Cornea Consultants. Fellowship training in cornea and refractive surgery represents one of the most specialized tracks in ophthalmology.
Dr. Vaidya holds both a Master of Public Health from The Ohio State University and an MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. He applies that broader training to how he thinks about patient care and practice.
Dr. Vaidya performs cataract surgery and refractive procedures including LASIK. His fellowship training in cornea and external diseases also prepares him to manage and treat corneal conditions surgically when needed.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026