Walter M. Jay, MD
The John M. Krasa Professor of Ophthalmology
Subspecialty / Clinical Expertise:
Director, Neuro-Ophthalmology Service
Neuro-ophthalmology
Comprehensive Ophthalmology
Practice Locations:
Loyola Outpatient Center
Loyola Center for Health at Hickory Hills
Loyola Center for Health at Burr Ridge
Appointments:
(888) LUHS-888
Contact Information:
(708) 216-3408
Education/Training
Undergraduate School:
Loyola University Chicago
Chicago, IL
Medical School:
The University of Chicago
The Pritzker School of Medicine
Chicago, IL
Residency:
Residency in Ophthalmology, 1976-1979
University of Chicago
Fellowship:
Fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology, 1979-1980
University of California School of Medicine
Board Certification
- National Board of Medical Examiners, 1977
- American Board of Ophthalmology, 1980
- Professional Organizations
- American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO)
- American Medical Association (AMA)
- Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO)
- North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society (NANOS)
- Chicago Ophthalmological Society (COS)
Awards/Distinctions
- 2011-2012 U.S. News and World Report Top Doctor
- 2011-2012 Best Doctor listed by BestDoctors.com
- 2010 Faculty Member of the Year, Loyola University Chicago
- 2008 American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
- 2008-1992 American Board of Ophthalmology Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Contributions as an Examiner
- Spring/Summer 2007 and Summer/Fall 2003 Top Doctors Award in the Chicago area by Chicago Consumers’ Checkbook
- 1993 Top Doctors Award in the Chicago area by Castle Connolly Guide
- 1993 Top Doctors Award in the Chicago area by Chicago Magazine
- 1993, 1990, 1987, 1984, 1981 Physician’s Recognition Award of the American Medical Association
- 1990 Beem-Fisher Award, Chicago Ophthalmology Society
- 2009, 2008, 2005, 2003, 2001, 1999, 1995, 1992 Associate Examiner, American Board of Ophthalmology
- Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA)
Research Interests
- Neuro-ophthalmology
- Comprehensive ophthalmology