The 20 Best Retinal Artery Occlusion Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Retinal Artery Occlusion Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 386 doctor with experience in Retinal Artery Occlusion near Illinois, US. Of these, 265 are Experienced, 85 are Advanced and 36 are Distinguished.

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    John L. Chu
    Experienced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Advocate Medical Group Ophthalmology/Optometry

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

    John Chu is an Ophthalmologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Chu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Cataract, Ocular Hypertension (OHT), Glaucoma, and Meibomianitis.

    Enrique Garcia
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

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

    Enrique Garcia is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garcia is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Jack Cohen
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

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

    Jack Cohen is an Ophthalmologist in Skokie, Illinois. Dr. Cohen is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

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    Zac B. Ravage
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Zac Ravage is an Ophthalmologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Ravage is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Jeffrey R. Parnell
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion

    Retina Services Of Illinois, LLC

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

    Jeffrey Parnell is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Parnell is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    George Wyhinny
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

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

    George Wyhinny is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Wyhinny is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Retinal Vein Occlusion, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Mathew W. Maccumber
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

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

    Mathew Maccumber is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Maccumber is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Bryan Kim
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

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

    Bryan Kim is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Kim is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Detachment.

    Shantan Reddy
    Advanced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Chicagoland Retinal Consultants, LLC

    5215 N California Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Wendewessen Amde is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Amde is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Illinois Retina Associates, PLLC

    25 E Washington St, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vivek Chaturvedi is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chaturvedi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Midwest Retina Consultants, SC

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

    Daniel Alter is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Alter is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Services Of Illinois, LLC

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

    Manthan Shah is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion

    Chicago Eye Consultants

    4401 S Harlem Ave, 
    Stickney, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Robert Pearlman is an Ophthalmologist in Stickney, Illinois. Dr. Pearlman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Institute Of Illinois, PC

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

    John Michael is an Ophthalmologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Michael is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Center For Vitreo Retinal Diseases, SC

    9301 Golf Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ira Garoon is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garoon is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Vitreous Associates, PC

    4930 W 95th St, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sahana Vyas is an Ophthalmologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Vyas is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. Her top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Retinal Vein Occlusion.

    Rama D. Jager
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Distinguished in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    University Retina & Macula Associates, PC

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

    Rama Jager is an Ophthalmologist in Oak Forest, Illinois. Dr. Jager is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Vitrectomy.

    John Galasso
    Advanced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants, Ltd.

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

    John Galasso is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Galasso is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Ankit Desai
    Advanced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinal Artery Occlusion
    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 in Plainfield, Illinois. Dr. Desai is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Artery Occlusion. His top areas of expertise are Geographic Atrophy, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Diabetic Retinopathy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Retinal Artery Occlusion?

    Retinal artery occlusion is a blockage in one of the small arteries that carry blood to the retina. The retina is a layer of tissue in the back of the eye that is able to sense light.

    When should I see a Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retinal Artery Occlusion 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 Retinal Artery Occlusion doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retinal Artery Occlusion 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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