Aleksandr Kagan, DO

Dr. Kochar provides comprehensive care in the field of gastroenterology and hepatology. This includes high-quality colon cancer screening and state-of-the-art treatment for GERD/Barrett's esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease and pancreatobiliary disease. His special interest lies in the field of advanced endoscopy and pancreatobiliary endoscopy. He routinely performs advanced endoscopic procedures such as radiofrequency ablation of Barrett's esophagus, endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) and fine needle aspiration (FNA), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), and endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR) of large gastric, duodenal and colonic polyps. He is the director of the Center for Advanced Endoscopy (CAE) at Springfield Clinic.

Dr. Su provides treatment of adult and pediatric conditions that affect the eyelids, face, tear drainage system and orbit (anatomical structures around the eye). As a fellow of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS) and a board-certified ophthalmologist, Dr. Su understands how the delicate ocular structures may be affected by surgical treatment of the eyelids and its surrounding tissues. He will ensure that the health of your eyes plays a critical role in the assessment and treatment plans. There are only about 500 specialists world-wide who are members of ASOPRS and Dr. Su is currently the only member in central Illinois. Dr. Su graduated Phi Beta Kappa from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a bachelor's degree in the neurosciences. He received his medical degree with honors from Tufts University School of Medicine and completed his residency training at the Cullen Eye Institute/Baylor College of Medicine. Dr. Su then pursued a two-year fellowship sponsored by ASOPRS at the Eye Institute, Medical College of Wisconsin. Dr. Su has received numerous honors and research awards in medicine and has published many scientific articles and book chapters. In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Su has given several presentations at national meetings and participates as a journal reviewer for several leading medical journals.

Specializing in complete eye treatment including surgery. Central Illinois Vision Center is a locally owned and operated ophthalmology office in Decatur, Illinois. We now have 2 convenient locations to serve you, 2442 NW Route 121 and 4837 E Route 36 in Decatur. We offer pediatric and adult eye care and have over 25 years of experience as specialists in cataract and other eye surgeries and treatments. Our Services and Specialties: • Eye injuries • Exams for contacts and glasses • Onsite optical shops • Eyelid lesion removal • Glaucoma treatment • Diabetic eye exams • Cataract surgeries • Macular degeneration Call us today for a consultation or to schedule your appointment!