Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD

Dr. Michael Paxhia is an ophthalmologist who brings over three decades of experience to eye care. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the prestigious University of Pennsylvania Health System. His extensive background spans 32 years of dedicated practice in ophthalmology. Dr. Paxhia is fluent in French and Russian, allowing him to serve diverse patient communities.

Dr. Paxhia practices at multiple locations throughout Illinois, including Des Plaines, Chicago, Hoffman Estates, Crystal Lake, Niles, Gurnee, and Huntley, with a hospital affiliation at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as posterior vitreous detachment and dry eyes. His expertise includes performing retinal imaging and optical coherence tomography to provide comprehensive eye examinations. Patients have rated Dr. Paxhia 4.7 out of 5 stars on average, reflecting their confidence in his care.