Experienced in Usher Syndrome

Dr. John C. Michael

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

John Michael is an Ophthalmologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Michael is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Usher Syndrome. His top areas of expertise are Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD), Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, and Retinal Artery Occlusion.

Residency
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Ophthalmology
Specialties
Ophthalmology
Licenses
Ophthalmology in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Ophthalmology
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Retina Institute of Illinois, PC
8780 W Golf Rd, Niles, IL 60714
Call: 847-297-8900
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    • Distinguished
    • Age-Related Macular Degeneration (ARMD)
      Dr. Michael is
      Distinguished
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    • Diabetic Retinopathy
      Dr. Michael is
      Distinguished
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    • Late-Onset Retinal Degeneration
      Dr. Michael is
      Distinguished
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    • Retinal Artery Occlusion
      Dr. Michael is
      Distinguished
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    • Advanced
    • Amblyopia
      Dr. Michael is
      Advanced
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    • Choroid Plexus Carcinoma
      Dr. Michael is
      Advanced
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    • Geographic Atrophy
      Dr. Michael is
      Advanced
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    • Gyrate Atrophy of the Choroid and Retina
      Dr. Michael is
      Advanced
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    • Retinal Detachment
      Dr. Michael is
      Advanced
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    • Retinal Vein Occlusion
      Dr. Michael is
      Advanced
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    • Experienced
    • Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD)
      Dr. Michael is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Adult-Onset Vitelliform Macular Dystrophy (AVMD).
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    • Cataract
      Dr. Michael is
      Experienced
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    • Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
      Dr. Michael is
      Experienced
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    • Cone Dystrophy
      Dr. Michael is
      Experienced
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    • Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta
      Dr. Michael is
      Experienced
      . Learn about Cone Rod Dystrophy Amelogenesis Imperfecta.
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    • Cone-Rod Dystrophy
      Dr. Michael is
      Experienced
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