Taryn Doherty

Dr. Taryn Doherty is originally from the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago, but now calls the city of Chicago home. She graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois with a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science. She then received her doctorate at Illinois College of Optometry, where she earned honors for her clinical skills and became involved in advocating for optometry at the national level in Washington D.C.

Dr. Taryn completed her training at the Rhode Island Veterans Hospital, Hiatt Eye Center in Phoenix Arizona, the Illinois Eye Institute in Chicago, and Hellerstein and Brenner Vision Center in Denver Colorado specializing in Pediatrics and Vision Therapy. She enjoys all modes of practice, but takes a special interest in pediatrics and myopia control. In addition to primary care, Dr. Taryn is certified to manage and treat diseases such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy. Currently, she is a member of the Illinois Optometric Association and American Optometric Association.

When Dr. Taryn is out of the office she enjoys exploring Chicago with her husband Danny, trying out at new restaurants and running on the riverfront. She is an avid coffee lover and splurges on anything Barbeque!