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Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD

(1142 Ratings)

Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Crete Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: diabetic retinopathy, eye problems, endophthalmitis, and more.

1969 W Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000

Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD is a retina specialist in Chicago, IL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). She graduated from University of Crete Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine and The University of Chicago.

Office Locations

1969 W Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL 60612

(312) 864-6000

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The University of Chicago Medicine

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637

1-888-824-0200

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Some issues Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

In The News

“The findings add to other data showing an association between metformin use and a reduced risk of age-related macular degeneration (AMD), including GA, or dry AMD, said Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, of...”—"Could Metformin Fill the Bill for Geographic Atrophy Prevention?", MedPage Today, July 2024

“In an interview with MedPage Today, corresponding author, Dimitra Skondra, MD, PhD, of the Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Science from the University of Chicago emphasized the importance of...”—"In Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Can Metformin Help Treat Patients Without Diabetes? - Peer to Peer: Spotlight on AMD", MedPage Today, December 2023

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 25%

By Volume:

panretinal photocoagulation

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD performed more panretinal photocoagulation (PRP), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	27
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	21
From 75 to 84	14
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2013

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	0
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	159
injections	14

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	124
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	168
Hispanic	56
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	126
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	96

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	71
Dementia	0
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were eye procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27
eye procedures	226

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	68
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	0
Black	123
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	85
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	28
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	73
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	20
doctor visit	369
eye procedures	368
injections	79
ultrasound (sonogram)	20

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	71
Female	137

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	51
Black	142
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	78
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	21
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2017

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	44
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	14
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	28
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	63
Dementia	15
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	24
doctor visit	663
eye procedures	842
injections	128
photocoagulation	29
ultrasound (sonogram)	24

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	131
Female	231

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	77
Black	255
Hispanic	16
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	134
From 75 to 84	96
85 and over	39
Less than 65	93

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	57
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	68
Dementia	17
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	63
doctor visit	936
eye procedures	1380
injections	217
photocoagulation	38
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	238

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	101
Black	244
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	145
From 75 to 84	97
85 and over	49
Less than 65	76

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2019

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	51
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	32
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	60
Dementia	16
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	40
doctor visit	702
eye procedures	1085
injections	191
photocoagulation	25
ultrasound (sonogram)	40

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	117
Female	209

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	111
Black	192
Hispanic	11
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	137
From 75 to 84	83
85 and over	41
Less than 65	65

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2020

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	54
Dementia	13
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	61
doctor visit	1076
eye procedures	1640
injections	297
photocoagulation	41
ultrasound (sonogram)	61

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	149
Female	295

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	139
Black	273
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	169
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	53
Less than 65	87

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2021

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	48
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	30
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	54
Dementia	14
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	38
doctor visit	850
eye procedures	1587
injections	325
photocoagulation	48
ultrasound (sonogram)	38

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	136
Female	269

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	232
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	159
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	49
Less than 65	71

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	69
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	16
Diabetes	58
Dementia	10
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated as a retina specialist in Chicago, IL were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	41
doctor visit	660
eye procedures	811
injections	178
photocoagulation	36
ultrasound (sonogram)	41

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD.

**Gender**
Male	95
Female	166

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	162
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	61
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	15
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	61
85 and over	25
Less than 65	58
65 to 74	105

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD treated were hypertension, diabetes, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	6
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	53
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Education & Training

Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD graduated from University of Crete Faculty of Medicine. She completed residency at New York-Presbyterian Hospital. She is certified by the Board Certification: Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Crete Faculty of Medicine

Residency: New York-Presbyterian Hospital

Board Certification: Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine

The University of Chicago

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, Aetna PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO

Aetna PPO

CIGNA PPO

CIGNA POS

CIGNA HMO

MultiPlan PPO

Aetna POS

Medicare Advantage

Medicare

Humana

PHCS PPO

Aetna Medicare PPO

United W500 Emergent Wrap

Aetna Better Health *see insurance page

United Options (PPO)

CountyCare *see insurance page

BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)

United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)

University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)

United Choice HMO (specialists only)

BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)

Aetna HMO (specialists only)

United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars based on 1142 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Biogen, Inc.	$16,745 $16,745
Alcon Vision LLC	$3,346 Constellation $292	$3,053
Alcon Research Ltd	$2,369 $2,369
Allergan Inc.	$1,344 OZURDEX $789	$555
Alimera Sciences, Inc.	$1,021 ILUVIEN $1,021
Other	$3,268 OZURDEX $976	LUCENTIS $376	VABYSMO $236	Optics $221	Constellation $202	Other $1,257

**Types of Payments**
Consulting Fee	$14,635
Food and Beverage	$6,072
Travel and Lodging	$3,495
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$3,140
Honoraria	$750

Research Payments

Dr. Dimitra Skondra, PhD, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $46,020.

Biography

Dr. Dimitra Skondra is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist in Chicago, IL. Her average patient rating is 4.5 stars (out of 5). She has indicated that her clinical interests include diabetes, uveitis, and diabetic retinopathy. Dr. Skondra can accept Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, as well as other insurance carriers. Dr. Skondra attended the University of Crete Faculty of Medicine for medical school and subsequently trained at New York-Presbyterian Hospital for residency. She is conversant in Greek. She is professionally affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine.