Meet Dr Tran & Dr Steinbeisser

Dr. Thao Tran, M.D., is a board-certified, fellowship-trained ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology. She completed her ophthalmology residency and pediatric fellowship at the prestigious University of Illinois at Chicago Eye and Ear Infirmary.

With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Tran has established a strong patient base in Southeastern WI and Lake County IL. Known for her compassionate and patient-centered approach, she is dedicated to delivering high-quality, personalized eye care. Dr. Tran considers it a privilege to help patients achieve optimal eye health.

Credentials & Expertise
🔹 Board-Certified Ophthalmologist
🔹 Specialized in Pediatric Ophthalmology
🔹 Master’s & Bachelor’s Degrees in Electrical Engineering – MIT
🔹 Medical Degree – Baylor College of Medicine

Dr. Tran’s unique background in engineering and medicine allows her to integrate cutting-edge technology into her practice, enhancing the quality and precision of eye care.

Dr. Sadie Steinbeisser, O.D., is a highly skilled optometrist with extensive experience in pediatric and medical eye care. She earned her Doctor of Optometry degree from the University of Houston College of Optometry, graduating Summa Cum Laude, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology from Montana State University.

With a strong background in comprehensive eye care, pediatric optometry, and ocular disease management, Dr. Steinbeisser has worked in diverse clinical settings, including pediatric eye centers, rural optometry clinics, and VA hospitals. She has expertise in managing amblyopia (lazy eye), strabismus, diabetic eye disease, glaucoma, specialty contact lenses, and pre- and post-operative care.

Dr. Steinbeisser is passionate about providing personalized, high-quality vision care to patients of all ages. Her experience working alongside ophthalmologists, neurologists, and pediatric specialists ensures a comprehensive and collaborative approach to eye health.

Specialties & Expertise:
✔ Pediatric & Binocular Vision Care
✔ Amblyopia & Strabismus Management
✔ Diabetic Eye Disease & Glaucoma Management
✔ Cataract & Anterior Segment Surgery Co-Management
✔ Specialty Contact Lenses (scleral, RGP, specialty soft contact lenses)
✔ Myopia Management (low-dose atropine, multifocal soft contact lenses)

With a dedication to patient-centered care and advanced eye health solutions, Dr. Steinbeisser is committed to helping every patient achieve their best possible vision.

Hospital affiliations:

• Advocate Condell Hospital (Libertyville, IL)
• Advocate Lutheran Hospital (Park Ridge, IL)
• St. Catherine Hospital (Kenosha, WI)
• Kenosha Memorial Hospital (Kenosha, WI)
• Aurora Medical Center (Kenosha, WI)

We accept these health insurances in at least one office:

• Advocate Physician Partners
• Aetna PPO, NAP, EPO, POS, HMO
• Beechstreet, Inc PPO
• Blue Medicare Advantage Medicare HMO
• United Healthcare – PPO, PSO, HMO, Navigate
• Cofinity – PPO
• Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
• First Health – PPO
• HealthLinh/Unicare – All Products
• HFN – PPO, EPO
• HMO Illinois (Blue Cross)/ Classic Blue/Blue Perform HMO/ Blue Advantage HMO
• Humana PPO, POS
• Humana Advocate Centered Plan
• Humana HMO Premier/ Open Access
• Humana HMO Select/ Illinois Platinum HMO
• Medica Health Plans – 3 plans
• Anthem – 7 plans
• Cigna/ Great-West Healthcare – PPO, EPO. POS, HMO
• MultiPlan, Inc – PPO
• PHCS (Private Health Care) – PPO, Savility
• Medicare
• Illinois Public Aid
• Managed Health Services – WI

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