Our Physicians
Meet the dedicated team of board-certified ophthalmologists at DuPage Ophthalmology, committed to providing expert and compassionate eye care.
Dr. Sheridan Lam, MD, MFA, CFA
Dr. Lam co-founded DuPage Ophthalmology with Dr. Gupta in 2006. Dr. Lam has been practicing ophthalmology in the western suburbs of Chicago since 1993. A graduate of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Dr. Lam completed his ophthalmology residency at the University of South Florida. He completed fellowships in ophthalmic pathology and uveitis at the University of Illinois at Chicago Eye Center and a cornea fellowship at the University of Iowa Department of Ophthalmology. Dr. Lam was also an assistant professor of clinical ophthalmology at the University of Illinois at Chicago Eye Center. Dr. Lam specializes in cataract surgery and presbyopia correction.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University
Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Internship, Swedish Covenant Hospital
Residency in Ophthalmology, University of South Florida
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, University of South Florida
Chief Resident in Ophthalmology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship in Ophthalmic Pathology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship in Uveitis, University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship in Cornea and External Disease, University of Iowa
Master of Arts, North Central College
CFA Charter Holder
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
American Board of Ophthalmology
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery
Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. Cliff Guyton, MD, MBA
Dr. Guyton grew up in Memphis, TN, and completed 9 years of medical and surgical training training at the prestigious Emory University in Atlanta, GA. He worked for two years in private practice near Memphis before moving to the western suburbs of Chicago to be near his wife's family. He has received numerous honors including an academic full ride scholarship to University of North Carolina and induction into Omicron Delta Epsilon Economics Honor Society.
Dr. Guyton specializes in cataract surgery, minimally invasive glaucoma surgery, and eyelid surgery. Dr. Guyton strives to help people live fully by restoring sight and by tailoring treatment recommendations to every patient's needs.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, University of North Carolina
Doctor of Medicine, Emory University School of Medicine
Masters of Business Administration, Emory University Goizueta School of Business
Internship, Emory University
Residency in Ophthalmology, Emory University
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
American Board of Ophthalmology
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Dr. Balaji Gupta, MD
Dr. Gupta grew up in Kansas City and grew his Chicago roots at Northwestern University. Drawn to eye surgery, he completed his residency at the University of Illinois and served as a Major in the Air Force. He received additional training at the University of Michigan, and later had academic appointments at the University of Illinois in Chicago, the University of Chicago, and Loyola University. He has received numerous honors, including National Merit Scholar, AOA medical school academic society, and the Golden Apple Award for best teacher. He is past president of the Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons.
Dr. Gupta is experienced in the art of eye surgery and wishes to not only restore vision but also restore hope.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Northwestern University
Doctor of Medicine, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency in Ophthalmology, University of Illinois at Chicago
Fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology, University of Michigan
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE
American Board of Ophthalmology
Military Service, Major, United States Air Force, Honorable discharge
HOSPITAL AFFILIATIONS
Elmhurst Memorial Hospital
Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION MEMBERSHIPS
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons