Ophthalmology

Nicholas Engelbrecht, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences

Mt Vernon, IL

Nicholas E. Engelbrecht, MD, is a vitreoretinal specialist focusing on diseases and surgery of the retina, vitreous, and macula. He treats conditions including wet age-related macular degeneration, macular or retinal edema, retinal vascular occlusion, diabetic retinopathy, macular hole, macular pucker, epiretinal membrane, retinal detachment, ocular trauma, and pediatric retinal diseases. Dr. Engelbrecht sees patients more frequently for wet age-related macular degeneration, macular or retinal e

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)

Education & Training

Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (MD, 1996)
Residency: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Ophthalmology)
Fellowship: Emory University (Vitreoretinal Surgery)

Years in Practice

30+ years

Peer Recognition

Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Retina & Vitreous

Conditions & Treatments

Diabetic RetinopathyMacular DegenerationIntravitreal InjectionsRetinal DetachmentRetinal Disease & AMDRetinal Diseases

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

St. Luke's Hospital
The Retina Institute

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Engelbrecht treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Engelbrecht accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Nicholas Engelbrecht's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 48 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Engelbrecht practice?

Nicholas Engelbrecht practices in Mt Vernon, IL with hospital affiliations including St. Luke's Hospital and The Retina Institute.

What does Dr. Engelbrecht specialize in?

Nicholas Engelbrecht is a board-certified ophthalmology specialist with focus areas in Retina & Vitreous.

How long has Dr. Engelbrecht been practicing?

Nicholas Engelbrecht has 30+ years of clinical experience in ophthalmology.

What is Dr. Engelbrecht's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical School: University of Kansas School of Medicine (MD, 1996); Residency: Wake Forest University School of Medicine (Ophthalmology); Fellowship: Emory University (Vitreoretinal Surgery).