The 20 Best Diabetic Retinopathy Doctors Near Me in Joliet, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 24 doctor with experience in Diabetic Retinopathy near Joliet, IL. Of these, 13 are Experienced, 7 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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24 providers found
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Windy City Retina, LLC

    15905 S. Frederick St., Suite 105, 
    Plainfield, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Ankit Desai is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Plainfield, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Vitrectomy, and Thrombectomy. Dr. Desai is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Joliet Office

    300 Barney Dr Ste D, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Joseph Civantos is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Civantos is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 33 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Joliet Office

    300 Barney Dr Ste D, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Pollack is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Pollack is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 25 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD), Usher Syndrome, and Vitrectomy.

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    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy

    Retina Vitreous Associates, PC

    963 N 129th Infantry Dr, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Pelzek is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Pelzek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Pelzek is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Office

    212 N Larkin Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mark Fritz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Fritz is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Blepharitis, Presbyopia, Cataract, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Lee & Vercellotti DDS LLC

    219 N Hammes Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Morimoto is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Morimoto is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Cataract, Subconjunctival Hemorrhage, and Chalazion.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eligijus P Lelis MD & Associates SC

    963 N 129th Infantry Dr Ste 110, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Majid Rassouli is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Rassouli is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 26 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye).

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence E. Sadowski M.D. LTD.

    202 N Hammes Ave Unit A, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Gaurav Singh is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Singh is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Meibomianitis, Cataract, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Amber Laser LLC

    963 N 129th Infantry Dr, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samra Hashmi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Hashmi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Purvi Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Embolism, Postmenopausal Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis, and Obesity in Children. Dr. Patel is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Lee & Vercellotti DDS LLC

    219 N Hammes Ave, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Aras Zlioba is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Zlioba is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 27 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Fourth Cranial Nerve Palsy, and Subconjunctival Hemorrhage.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Eligijus P Lelis MD & Associates SC

    963 N 129th Infantry Dr Ste 110, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eligijus Lelis is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Lelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye), Dry Eye Syndrome, and Blepharitis.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Phillips Eye Center

    718 S. Weber Rd., 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bryan Phillips is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glaucoma, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Cataract. Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Phillips Eye Center

    718 S. Weber Rd., 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dawn Phillips is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Phillips is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Neurotrophic Keratitis, Interstitial Keratitis, Glaucoma, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Phillips is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    32+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I believe in “patient-centered” medicine. My goal is to provide an outstanding endocrinology service at which each and every patient is viewed as a unique individual whose treatment should revolve around his or her unique healthcare needs and personalized goals. Such service, when combined with medical decisions based on the patient’s preferences and up-to-date scientific research, provides the greatest outcomes. Dr. Pazooki is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Milk-Alkali Syndrome, Familial Hypocalciuric Hypercalcemia Type 1, Idiopathic Hypercalciuria, and Hypercalcemia. Dr. Pazooki is board certified in Endocrinology, Diabetes And Metabolism.

    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Platinum Family Medicine SC.

    1012 95th St Ste 9, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (13.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Grassi is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Grassi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinitis Pigmentosa, Retinopathy Pigmentary Mental Retardation, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Advanced Eye Care SC

    1870 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 110, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Timothy Kisla is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Kisla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dry Eye Syndrome, Cataract, Corneal Dystrophy and Perceptive Deafness, and Macular Corneal Dystrophy Type 1.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Endocrinology

    Silver Cross Medical Group (Scmg)-Orland Medical Pavilion

    17047 Lagrange Rd, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Arnold Bolisay is an Endocrinologist practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Bolisay is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Hyperthyroidism, Thyroid Storm, and Milk-Alkali Syndrome.

    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Macula Specialists P.C.

    550 E Boughton Rd Ste 120, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (12.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Irma Ahmed is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. She is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Diabetic Retinopathy, Neurotrophic Keratitis, and Kallikrein Hypertension.

    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Diabetic Retinopathy
    Ophthalmology
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    I enjoy helping my patients see better and helping them understand any visual problems they are facing. Dr. Kaplan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diabetic Retinopathy. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Glaucoma, Chalazion, and Hyphema.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Diabetic Retinopathy?

    Diabetes can harm the eyes. It can damage the small blood vessels in the retina, the back part of your eye. This condition is called diabetic retinopathy.

    Diabetes also increases the chance of having glaucoma, cataracts, and other eye problems.

    When should I see a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Joliet, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Joliet, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Joliet, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Joliet, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Joliet, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Diabetic Retinopathy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Diabetic Retinopathy doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor near Joliet, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Diabetic Retinopathy doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Diabetic Retinopathy doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Diabetic Retinopathy doctors near Joliet, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Diabetic Retinopathy doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Diabetic Retinopathy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diabetic Retinopathy doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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