Advanced in Retinal Detachment

Dr. Robert B. Garoon

Ophthalmology
Aurora Healthcare
Center For Vitreo Retinal Diseases, SC
9301 Golf Rd, 
Des Plaines, IL 
On Staff At
10 Years of Experience
Advanced in Retinal Detachment
Aurora Healthcare
Center For Vitreo Retinal Diseases, SC
9301 Golf Rd, 
Des Plaines, IL 
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Overview

Robert Garoon is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Garoon has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Retinal Detachment. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal Detachment, and Vitrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 15 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 Retinal Detachment.

Residency
Baylor College of Medicine, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in FL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
Bascom Palmer Eye Institute-Anne Bates Leach Eye H, Vitreoretinal Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
University Of Illinois Hospital And Clinics
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • HMO
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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Celtic
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Cigna
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Devoted Health
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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Wellcare
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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Locations

Center for Vitreo Retinal Diseases, SC
9301 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Call: 847-294-0080

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.

15 Total Publications

Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma Presenting as a Posterior Capsule Plaque.
Primary Vitreoretinal Lymphoma Presenting as a Posterior Capsule Plaque.
Journal: Ophthalmic surgery, lasers & imaging retina
Published: September 18, 2018
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Distinguished
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
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      Distinguished
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
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      Distinguished
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    • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
      Dr. Garoon is
      Distinguished
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    • Advanced
    • Cataract
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      Advanced
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    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
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      Advanced
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
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      Advanced
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    • Geographic Atrophy
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    • Neuroretinitis
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    • Punctate Inner Choroidopathy
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    • Experienced
    • Amblyopia
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    • Birdshot Chorioretinopathy
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      Experienced
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    • Cone Dystrophy
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
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    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
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    • Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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      Experienced
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