Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD
Merchant Optometry
1043107725Is Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD a Good Optometrist?
Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD has a trust score of 50/100 — below average for Buffalo Grove. Consider comparing with other providers nearby. At 1 years of practice, they are early in their career.
The most important verification step for any optometrist is confirming an active, unrestricted license with the state board — use the panel on this page to check Merchant's current standing and any public disciplinary actions directly at the source.
What is a general optometrist?
General optometrists examine eyes, diagnose vision problems, prescribe glasses and contact lenses, and detect eye diseases such as glaucoma and cataracts.
When to see one: For routine eye exams, glasses or contacts, and vision changes.
More about optometrists →Trust Verification
- NPI Active
- License Active
- No Disciplinary Actions
- Credentials Verified
- Established Practice
- Focus Verified
Eye care in Buffalo Grove, IL
Buffalo Grove has 15 verified optometrists on EyeDoctorProof, with an average of about 15 years in practice, and 15 focused on optometrist. Illinois optometrists are licensed and disciplined by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose public record covers license status, disciplinary actions.
Peer Comparison
1
Years practicing
15
Avg in Buffalo Grove
15
Optometrists in Buffalo Grove
OD
Credential
Before your appointment
- Confirm Merchant's license is active and unrestricted with the Illinois board (link on this page).
- Ask whether the visit is a routine exam or a medical eye evaluation, and what it covers.
- Bring your current glasses or contacts, plus a list of medications and any family history of eye disease.
- Ask about cost, insurance, and whether dilation or extra imaging carries a separate fee.
- Mention symptoms like dryness, headaches, or screen strain so they can be addressed during the exam.
Frequently asked questions
Is Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD a licensed optometrist?
Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD holds a Doctor of Optometry (OD) credential and an NPI (1043107725) on file in the national provider registry. Active license status and any public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation — verify current standing using the link on this page.
How experienced is Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD?
Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD has approximately 1 year in practice, based on NPI enumeration date. The average optometrist in Buffalo Grove has about 15 years. There are 15 optometrists in Buffalo Grove, including 15 with a optometrist focus.
Where is Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD located?
Dr. Saniya Merchant, OD practices at Merchant Optometry, 1120 W LAKE COOK RD, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089. Phone: (847) 459-6060.
Related reading
Verify License & Discipline
License status and public disciplinary actions are maintained by the Illinois Dept. of Financial & Professional Regulation, whose official record verifies license status, disciplinary actions. Check Merchant's current standing at the source:
Look up on the state boardWe link to the official board rather than republishing discipline records, so you always see the most current, authoritative status.
Quick Facts
- Focus
- Optometrist
- Credential
- OD
- Gender
- Female
- NPI Since
- 06/23/2025