Michael J. Shapiro
Experienced in Nearsightedness

Dr. Michael J. Shapiro

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Consultants, Ltd
Des Plaines, IL 
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Experienced in Nearsightedness
Aurora Healthcare
Retina Consultants, Ltd
Des Plaines, IL 
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Overview

Michael Shapiro is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Shapiro is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Nearsightedness. His top areas of expertise are Retinopathy of Prematurity, Stickler Syndrome, Retinal Detachment, Retinoblastoma, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 57 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 2 articles in the study of Nearsightedness.

Residency
University of Chicago, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Massachusetts Eye & Ear Infirmary, Retinal Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Spanish
Gender
Male

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Locations

Retina Consultants, Ltd
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call: 847-299-0700
Other Locations
Retina Consultants
5225 Old Orchard Rd, Ste 25B, Skokie, IL 60077
Retina Consultants
755 S Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048

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.

57 Total Publications

Total Retinal Detachment With an Intraocular Mass in a Young Girl.
Total Retinal Detachment With an Intraocular Mass in a Young Girl.
Journal: Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
Published: December 02, 2024
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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Retinal Detachment
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    Elite
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  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
    Dr. Shapiro is
    Elite
    . Learn about Retinopathy of Prematurity.
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  • Stickler Syndrome
    Dr. Shapiro is
    Elite
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    • Advanced
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
      . Learn about Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD).
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    • Coats Disease
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Coloboma
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Familial Exudative Vitreoretinopathy
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Hereditary Retinoblastoma
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Advanced
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    • Experienced
    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Autosomal Dominant Vitreoretinochoroidopathy
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD)
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Bietti Crystalline Dystrophy (BCD).
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    • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Brown Syndrome
      Dr. Shapiro is
      Experienced
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    • Cataract
      Dr. Shapiro is
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