The 20 Best Geographic Atrophy Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 242 doctor with experience in Geographic Atrophy near Illinois, US. Of these, 168 are Experienced, 61 are Advanced and 13 are Distinguished.

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242 providers found
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Advocate Medical Group Ophthalmology/Optometry

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Chu is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis. Dr. Chu is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

    2845 N Sheridan Rd, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mathew Maccumber is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Maccumber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 38 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy. Dr. Maccumber is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Windy City Retina, LLC

    15905 S. Frederick St., Suite 105, 
    Plainfield, IL 
    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 Geographic Atrophy. 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.

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    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    University Retina & Macula Associates, PC

    6320 W 159th St, 
    Oak Forest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

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

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

    8901 Golf Rd., Suite 206, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Enrique Garcia is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Garcia is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

    4711 Golf Rd., Suite 102, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jack Cohen is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 36 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy. Dr. Cohen is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

    8901 Golf Rd., Suite 206, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bryan Kim is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment. Dr. Kim is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Lawrence Wolin, MD, SC

    1602 W. Central Rd., 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Wolin is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Wolin is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Wolin is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

    8901 W Golf Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Daniel Alter is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Alter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Alter is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

    1100 W Central Rd, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rehan Hussain is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Arlington Heights, Illinois. Dr. Hussain is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Vitrectomy, and Cataract Removal. Dr. Hussain is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    1327 Butterfield Road, Suite 618, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    I believe in working with my patients to realize a shared vision of uncompromising excellence in ophthalmology. I wish to fulfill this mission by closely listening to those I am privileged to serve, earn their trust and respect, and exceed their expectations in clinical outcomes. Dr. Reddy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zac Ravage is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Ravage is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Ravage is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

    8901 Golf Rd., Suite 206, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Wyhinny is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Wyhinny is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion. Dr. Wyhinny is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants, Ltd.

    2454 E. Dempster St., Suite 400, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

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

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    636 Raymond Dr Ste 300, 
    Naperville, IL 
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Allar is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Allar is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Geographic Atrophy. Dr. Allar is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified).

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy

    Retina Services Of Illinois, LLC

    7447 W Talcott Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Parnell is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Parnell is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion. Dr. Parnell is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    University Retina & Macula Associates, PC

    1 E 22nd St, 
    Lombard, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Spanish

    Meena George is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Lombard, Illinois. Dr. George is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Neuroretinitis, and Vitrectomy. Dr. George is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of Illinois, PC

    8780 W. Golf Rd., Suite 304, 
    Niles, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Matthew Wessel is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Wessel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Wessel is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Health Institute, SC

    2320 Huntington Dr N, 
    Algonquin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi
    Offers Telehealth

    Rashmi Kapur is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Algonquin, Illinois. Dr. Kapur is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. She is also highly rated in 16 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Diabetic Retinopathy. Dr. Kapur is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Geographic Atrophy
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants, Ltd.

    2454 E. Dempster St., Suite 400, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Blair is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Blair is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Geographic Atrophy. He is also highly rated in 24 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration. Dr. Blair is board certified in American Board Of Ophthalmology.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Geographic Atrophy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Geographic Atrophy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Geographic Atrophy 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 Geographic Atrophy doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Geographic Atrophy 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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