Dr. Farrokh-Siar offers her patients the most technologically advanced treatments in glaucoma. As an experienced, board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained glaucoma specialist, her experience and reputation for excellence is well-known.
Dr. Farrokh-Siar completed her residency at the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science, University of Chicago, and served as Chief Resident in her final year of training. She completed her glaucoma fellowship at the University Eye Specialists under the mentorship of Theodore Krupin, M.D., former President of the American Glaucoma Society. Following her fellowship, Dr. Farrokh-Siar joined the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science at the University of Chicago, as Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Farrokh-Siar is an active member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology, American Glaucoma Society, and Chicago Glaucoma Society. She has earned numerous awards during her training, including the prestigious Beem Fisher Award and Albert M. Potts Award for best research. Her research has led to the publication of multiple manuscripts in leading peer-reviewed ophthalmology journals, and she has written several book chapters in the field of glaucoma, including Surgical Techniques in Ophthalmology Series: Glaucoma Surgery.
Dr. Farrokh-Siar is fluent in English, German and Persian.
