About
Parag A. Majmudar, M.D., serves as Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Cornea Consultants and specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery. He earned his BA from Lehigh University, where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa, and his MD from the Medical College of Pennsylvania, where he earned membership in Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago and served as chief resident in the Department of Ophthalmology. He then completed a subspecialty fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery.
Dr. Majmudar has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including Ophthalmology, Cornea, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. His research covers topics such as Mitomycin-C for subepithelial fibrosis after refractive surgery and antimetabolites in ocular surface neoplasia. Newsweek has honored him with its Top Ophthalmologists Award for two consecutive years. Chicago Magazine has also named him a Top Doctor in Chicago.
Education & Training
Undergraduate
Lehigh University (BA)
Medical School
Medical College of Pennsylvania (MD)
Residency
University of Chicago, Ophthalmology Residency (Chief Resident)
Fellowship
Fellowship in Cornea, External Diseases, and Refractive Surgery
Conditions Treated
Who is Dr. Majmudar right for?
Dr. Majmudar is a strong fit for patients seeking surgical solutions to vision problems. Adults considering LASIK, cataract surgery, or corneal procedures benefit from his subspecialty fellowship training. Patients with complex corneal conditions find his research-backed expertise particularly relevant. His role as a global educator means he brings a deep, current command of the latest techniques.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dr. Majmudar specializes in cataract, corneal, and refractive surgery. He completed a subspecialty fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery after his residency at the University of Chicago. His clinical scope covers a wide range of surgical vision correction procedures.
Yes, Dr. Majmudar is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist. He completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Majmudar earned his MD from the Medical College of Pennsylvania and completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago. He then completed a subspecialty fellowship in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. He also earned his BA from Lehigh University, where he received election to Phi Beta Kappa.
Yes, Newsweek has honored Dr. Majmudar with its Top Ophthalmologists Award for two consecutive years. Chicago Magazine has also named him a Top Doctor in Chicago.
Dr. Majmudar has published extensively in peer-reviewed journals including Ophthalmology, Cornea, Current Opinion in Ophthalmology, and the Journal of Cataract and Refractive Surgery. His research covers topics such as Mitomycin-C for subepithelial fibrosis after refractive surgery and antimetabolites in ocular surface neoplasia.
Dr. Majmudar serves as Chief Executive Officer of Chicago Cornea Consultants. He leads the team and continues the legacy of the practice that Dr. Randy J. Epstein co-founded in 1986.
Yes, the surgeons at Chicago Cornea Consultants, including Dr. Majmudar, serve as global educators. They train the next generation of ophthalmologists in their surgical techniques.
Doctor profile last updated March 21, 2026