Michael J. Shapiro
Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)

Dr. Michael J. Shapiro

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Consultants, Ltd
Des Plaines, IL 
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Advanced in Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Consultants, Ltd
Des Plaines, IL 
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Overview

Michael Shapiro is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD). His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Retinal Detachment, Incontinentia Pigmenti, and Stickler Syndrome.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
University of Chicago, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retinal Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Retina Consultants, Ltd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call: 847-299-0700
Other Locations
Retina Consultants
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Ste 25B, Skokie, IL 60077
Retina Consultants
755 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


23 Total Publications

Distinct cellular and molecular patterns in pre-treatment peripheral blood are associated with CAR-T cell outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Distinct cellular and molecular patterns in pre-treatment peripheral blood are associated with CAR-T cell outcomes in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma.
Journal: Cancer research
Published: August 12, 2025
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Distinguished
    • Retinopathy of Prematurity
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Distinguished
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    • Advanced
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Hereditary Retinoblastoma
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Incontinentia Pigmenti
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Neuroretinitis
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Experienced
    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).
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    • Amblyopia
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Atypical Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome (aHUS)
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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