Summary

Dr. John Michael specializes in ophthalmology with nearly four decades of experience treating eye conditions. They earned their medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed residency training at Columbus Hospital. With 38 years in practice, Dr. Michael brings extensive expertise to retinal care and comprehensive eye health. They are fluent in Spanish and Italian.

Dr. Michael practices at multiple locations throughout Chicago and surrounding areas, including Hoffman Estates, Crystal Lake, and Huntley. They maintain hospital affiliations with Ascension Alexian Brothers, Saint Francis Hospital, and Swedish Hospital, among others. Their clinical focus includes treating serious eye conditions such as diabetic retinopathy and glaucoma. Dr. Michael performs advanced diagnostic procedures like retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to evaluate eye health. Patients rate their care at 3.9 out of 5 stars on average.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 38 years of experience
  • speaks Spanish, Italian
  • Columbus Hospital
  • 8 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 6 hospital affiliations
  • 13 office locations

Office Locations

Dr. John C Michael has 13 locations

Retina Institute Of Illinois Pc

2326 W Foster Ave Ste 100Chicago, IL 60625
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Institute Of Illinois Pc

1585 Barrington Rd Ste 404Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
Mon9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Institute Of Illinois Pc

820 E Terra Cotta Ave Ste 247Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Institute Of Illinois Pc

8780 W Golf Rd Ste 304Niles, IL 60714
Mon9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina institute of illinois

12030 Princeton DrHuntley, IL 60142
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Institute Of Illinois

36100 N Brookside Dr Ste 206Gurnee, IL 60031
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Ascension Saint Alexius

1555 N Barrington RdHoffman Estates, IL 60169

Amita Health Saint Joseph Hospital

2900 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60657

Ascension Saint Francis

355 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60202

Amita Health Alexian Brothers Medical Center

800 Biesterfield RdElk Grove Village, IL 60007

Swedish Hospital

5140 N California AveChicago, IL 60625

Retina Institute Of Illinois Pc

36100 N Brookside Dr Ste 206Gurnee, IL 60031
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Retina Institute Of Illinois Pc

12030 Princeton DrHuntley, IL 60142
Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Dr. John C Michael, MDDr. Ahmed M Abdelsalam, MDDr. Ashley A RohrDr. Sunil Raichand, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.9 
3.3 
3.7 
38 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, Italian Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English Speaks English Speaks English
Chicago , ILChicago , ILChicago , ILDowners Grove , IL
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: University Of Alexandria Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. John C Michael

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid

Medical Specialties

Dr. John C Michael has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. John C Michael has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Cryotherapy
  • Diabetes
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Eye Surgery (Ophthalmologic Surgical Procedures)
  • Glaucoma
  • Laser Surgery
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Refractive Surgical Procedures
  • Retina Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Perforations
  • Vision Issues
  • Vitrectomy

Certifications, License, & Education

38 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Columbus Hospital

Medical School

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1988

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. John Michael speak?
Dr. John Michael speaks Spanish and Italian.
Where is Dr. John Michael's office located?
Dr. John Michael's office is located at 2326 W Foster Ave Ste 100, Chicago, IL, 60625.
Does Dr. John Michael accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Does Dr. John Michael accept my insurance?
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Is Dr. John Michael accepting new patients?
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