Ophthalmology
Michael Shapiro, MD
Vitreoretinal Specialist
Des Plaines, IL
Michael J. Shapiro, MD, is a vitreoretinal specialist at Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, and Skokie, Illinois. His subspecialty focus is medical and surgical retina, treating conditions such as pediatric retina disorders, complex retinal detachments, genetic retinal detachment syndromes, coloboma, retinoblastoma, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, vitrectomy-related issues, macular degeneration, and eye pain. He specializes in complex cases unre
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine (MD, 1983)
- Residency: University of Chicago (Ophthalmology, 1987)
- Fellowship: Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute-Harvard (Retinal Surgery, 1989)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Retina & Vitreous
Conditions & Treatments
Retinal DiseasesDiabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationIntravitreal InjectionsRetinal DetachmentRetinal Disease & AMD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Aurora Health
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice