Summary

Dr. Michael Blair is an ophthalmologist with 26 years of experience specializing in retinal conditions and eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine and completed his residency at Johns Hopkins Health System. Dr. Blair is fluent in Russian, Polish, and English.

Dr. Blair practices at multiple locations throughout the Chicago area, including Des Plaines, Libertyville, Chicago, and Skokie. He is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and treats conditions such as age-related macular degeneration, cataracts, and retinal detachment. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging, optical coherence tomography, and anti-VEGF treatments to help preserve and restore vision. Patients have given him an average rating of 3.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 26 years of experience
  • 69 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Polish, English
  • Johns Hopkins Health System
  • 6 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 11 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Michael Paul Blair has 11 locations

Retina Consultants Ltd

2454 E Dempster St Ste 400Des Plaines, IL 60016
Mon9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 6:00 pm
Sat9:00 am - 3:00 pm
SunClosed

Retina Consultants Ltd

755 S Milwaukee Ave Ste 101Libertyville, IL 60048

University Of Chicago Ophthalmology

900 N Michigan Ave Ste 1425Chicago, IL 60611
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 Joseph Chicago

2900 N Lake Shore DrChicago, IL 60657

Advocate Condell Medical Center

801 S Milwaukee AveLibertyville, IL 60048

University Of Chicago Medicine Ophthalmology Clinic

5758 S Maryland Ave Ste 1BChicago, IL 60637
Mon7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Tue7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Wed7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Thu7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Fri7:30 am - 6:00 pm
Sat8:00 am - 12:00 pm
SunClosed

Retina Consultants Ltd

5225 OLD ORCHARD RD STE 25BSKOKIE, IL 60077
Mon8:30 am - 4:30 pm
TueClosed
Wed8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:30 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

Ann And Robert H Lurie Childrens Hospital

225 E Chicago AveChicago, IL 60611

Evanston Hospital

2650 Ridge AveEvanston, IL 60201

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.7 
4.5 
3.3 
26 Years of Experience 39 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Polish, English Speaks English Speaks English, Spanish Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English
Des Plaines , ILDowners Grove , ILLisle , ILChicago , IL
Med School: Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of Medicine Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania Med School: University Of Alexandria
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Michael Paul Blair

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicare
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • AmeriGroup
  • Amita Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • CareSource - Medicaid (Managed)
  • CHAMPVA
  • CHAMPVA - HMO
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Options
  • Cox HealthPlans
  • Dean Health Plan
  • Devoted Health
  • Envolve Benefit Options
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • GEHA
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • Healthlink - PPO
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthScope Benefits
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • MDwise
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Optum Health
  • Oscar Health Insurance
  • Physicians Health Plan
  • Priority Health
  • Public Employees Health Program (PEHP)
  • Security Life
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Zing Health
  • Zing Health - HMO

Medical Specialties

Dr. Michael Paul Blair has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Michael Paul Blair has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Eye Disease (Diabetic Retinopathy)
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Macular Edema
  • Retinal Artery Occlusion
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Disorders
  • Retinal Vein Occlusion
  • Retinopathy of Prematurity
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

26 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Johns Hopkins Health System

Medical School

Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Michael Blair speak?
Dr. Michael Blair speaks Russian, Polish, and English.
Which hospitals is Dr. Michael Blair affiliated with?
Dr. Michael Blair is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Where is Dr. Michael Blair's office located?
Dr. Michael Blair's office is located at 2454 E Dempster St Ste 400, Des Plaines, IL, 60016.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Michael Blair?
You can find contact information for Dr. Michael Blair here on Vitals.
Does Dr. Michael Blair accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Michael Blair has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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