Summary

Dr. Maureen Richards is an ophthalmologist with nearly four decades of expertise in eye care. She earned her medical degree from the Medical College of Wisconsin and completed her residency training at John L Doyne Hospital. With 39 years of dedicated practice, Dr. Richards has built extensive experience in treating a wide range of eye conditions. She is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing her to serve a diverse patient community.

Dr. Richards practices at multiple locations in Illinois, including Mercyhealth Whispering Point in Algonquin and Whispering Point Ophthalmology in McHenry. She is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Woodstock Hospital. Her clinical expertise focuses on managing glaucoma, including open-angle glaucoma, and treating cataracts. She performs comprehensive eye examinations, dilated eye exams, and various vision tests to assess and monitor her patients' eye health. Patients consistently rate Dr. Richards highly for her care, giving her an average rating of 4.6.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.6
  • 39 years of experience
  • 29 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Spanish, English
  • John L Doyne Hospital
  • 4 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Locations

Dr. Maureen Seeley Richards has 2 locations

Mercyhealth Whispering Point–McHenry

1494 Merchant DrAlgonquin, IL 60102

Whispering Point Ophthalmology

4314 W Crystal Lake Rd Ste BMcHenry, IL 60050
Mon9:00 am - 5:30 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
ThuClosed
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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OphthalmologyOptometryOptometryOptometry
Accepts New Patients
4.6 
39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, English
Algonquin , ILSouth Elgin , ILArlington Heights , ILGurnee , IL
Med School: Medical College Of Wisconsin
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Maureen Seeley Richards

  • Aetna
  • Allegiance Life and Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - PPO
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Devoted Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthPartners - HMO
  • Humana
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mercy Care
  • Meritain Health
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Wellcare
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Maureen Seeley Richards has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Maureen Seeley Richards has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

39 Years Experience

Dr. Maureen Seeley Richards holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at John L Doyne Hospital.

Medical School

Graduated from Medical College Of Wisconsin in 1991 and Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center in 1987.

NPI Number

Dr. Richards' NPI number is 1134282122.

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Dr. Maureen Richards speaks Spanish and English.
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