Matthew M. Wessel
Experienced in Nearsightedness

Dr. Matthew M. Wessel

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Institute Of Illinois, PC
8780 W Golf Rd, 
Niles, IL 
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Experienced in Nearsightedness
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Institute Of Illinois, PC
8780 W Golf Rd, 
Niles, IL 
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Overview

Matthew Wessel is an Ophthalmologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Wessel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Retinal Detachment, and Diabetic Retinopathy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in NY
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
New York Presbyterian Hospital, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
St Alexius Medical Center
Advocate Condell Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Celtic
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Cigna
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Devoted Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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Oscar
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Premera Blue Cross
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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Zing Health
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Locations

Retina Institute of Illinois, PC
8780 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Call: 847-843-4100
Other Locations
Retina Institute of Illinois
12030 Princeton Dr, Huntley, IL 60142
Retina Institute of Illinois
1585 N Barrington Rd, Ste 404, Hoffman Estates, IL 60169

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Total Publications

Ultra-widefield imaging for the management of pediatric retinal diseases.
Ultra-widefield imaging for the management of pediatric retinal diseases.
Journal: Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Published: October 27, 2012
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Areas of Expertise

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      • Advanced
      • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      • Diabetic Retinopathy
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      • Geographic Atrophy
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      • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
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      • Retinal Artery Occlusion
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      • Cataract
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      • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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