The 20 Best Retinochoroidal Coloboma Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Retinochoroidal Coloboma Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 43 doctor with experience in Retinochoroidal Coloboma near Illinois, US. Of these, 38 are Experienced and 5 are Advanced.

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    John Galasso
    Advanced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Advanced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

    Michael J. Shapiro
    Advanced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Advanced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma

    Retina Consultants, Ltd

    Des Plaines, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Shapiro is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Incontinentia Pigmenti, Retinopathy of Prematurity, and Stickler Syndrome.

    Enrique Garcia
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

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    Michael Blair
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Retina Consultants, Ltd.

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

    Michael Blair is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Jack Cohen
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, X-Linked Juvenile Retinoschisis, X-Linked Retinal Dysplasia, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Mathew W. Maccumber
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma

    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Geographic Atrophy, and Vitrectomy.

    Zac B. Ravage
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

    Madhu Gorla
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Glaucoma Consultants, Ltd.

    2640 Patriot Blvd., Suite 100, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Madhu Gorla, MD, an ophthalmologist and glaucoma specialist at Endeavor Health, provides long-term eye care with a focus on preserving vision and enhancing quality of life. His practice combines evidence-based medicine, advanced surgical tools and clinical research to offer world-class care locally. Dr. Gorla also teaches and mentors residents while staying at the forefront of innovations in ophthalmology. Dr. Gorla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Dry Eye Syndrome, and Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration.

    Deena Leonard
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Premier Eye Care And Surgery, Ltd.

    1120 W. Lake Cook Rd., Suite C, 
    Buffalo Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Deena Leonard is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Leonard is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. Her top areas of expertise are Strabismus, Amblyopia, Color Blindness, and Brown Syndrome.

    Dana L. Kolton
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Premier Eye Care & Surgery, Ltd

    1120 Lake Cook Rd, 
    Buffalo Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Dana Kolton is an Ophthalmologist in Buffalo Grove, Illinois. Dr. Kolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. Her top areas of expertise are Amblyopia, Strabismus, Benign Essential Blepharospasm, and Brown Syndrome.

    Peter Rabiah
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology | Pediatrics

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 1900, 
    Skokie, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Peter K. Rabiah, MD, an ophthalmologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in pediatric ophthalmology and uveitis, as well as the treatment of adult strabismus. He cares for patients with conditions such as tear duct abnormalities, retinopathy of prematurity and inflammatory eye diseases. Dr. Rabiah performs procedures including strabismus surgery and comprehensive eye care for both children and adults. Dr. Rabiah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Congenital Toxoplasmosis, Esotropia, Strabismus, and Amblyopia.

    Rakhi R. Patil
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    The Midwest Center For Sight

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

    Rakhi Patil is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Patil is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. Her top areas of expertise are Glaucoma, Cataract, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

    Thao N. Tran
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Thao Nguyen Tran, MD, SC

    1641 N Milwaukee Ave, 
    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish, Vietnamese

    Thao Tran is an Ophthalmologist in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Tran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Cataract, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Pinguecula.

    Diany Morales
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Ophthalmology Partners, Ltd.

    740 Waukegan Rd., Suite 360, 
    Deerfield, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Diany Morales is an Ophthalmologist in Deerfield, Illinois. Dr. Morales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. Her top areas of expertise are Blepharitis, Esotropia, Nearsightedness, and Cataract.

    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Chicago Arbor Eye Institute

    2640 183rd St, 
    Homewood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kyle Blair is an Ophthalmologist in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Blair is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Retinal Detachment, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Artery Occlusion, and Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).

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

    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology

    Center For Vitreo Retinal Diseases, SC

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

    Robert Garoon is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garoon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Ophthalmology
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    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 an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. His top areas of expertise are Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, Retinal Artery Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), and Vitrectomy.

    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    Experienced in Retinochoroidal Coloboma
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Anne Langguth is a Pediatrics provider in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Langguth has been practicing medicine for over 12 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinochoroidal Coloboma. Her top areas of expertise are Eyelid Bump, Gomez Lopez Hernandez Syndrome, Marcus Gunn Phenomenon, and Ptosis.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Retinochoroidal Coloboma?

    Retinochoroidal coloboma is an eye abnormality that occurs before birth. It is characterized by missing pieces of tissue in both the retina (the light-sensitive tissue lining the back of the eye) and choroid (the blood vessel layer under the retina). In many cases, Retinochoroidal coloboma does not cause symptoms. However, complications such as retinal detachment may occur at any age. Other possible complications include loss of visual clarity or distorted vision; cataract; and abnormal blood vessel growth in the choroid (choroidal neovascularization). Retinochoroidal coloboma can involve one or both eyes, and may occur alone or in association with other birth defects. It can be inherited or can occur sporadically.

    When should I see a Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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 Retinochoroidal Coloboma doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Retinochoroidal Coloboma 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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