Michael J. Paxhia
Experienced in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)

Dr. Michael J. Paxhia

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Northwest Eye Clinic, Ltd
1400 E Golf Rd, 
Des Plaines, IL 
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Experienced in Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye)
Aurora Healthcare
Northwest Eye Clinic, Ltd
1400 E Golf Rd, 
Des Plaines, IL 
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Overview

Michael Paxhia is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Paxhia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Conjunctivitis (Pink Eye). His top areas of expertise are Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Blepharitis, and Retinitis Pigmentosa.

Residency
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Duke University Medical Center, Retinal Surgery
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Northwest Eye Clinic, Ltd
1400 E Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call: 847-296-4020
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