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John M. Galasso, M.D., Ph.D.

located in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Lisle, Elgin, Hickory Hills & Wilmette, IL

About Dr. Galasso

John Galasso, MD, PhD of Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois, attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree and a doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

After receiving his medical degree, he completed his internship at Northwestern University, followed by ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He then completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He’s certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Galasso’s areas of expertise and special interest include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, surgical repair of complex retinal detachment and pediatric retinal disease.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Galasso enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, watching his boys play hockey, and traveling.

John Galasso, M.D., Ph.D.

John Galasso, MD, PhD of Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois, attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree and a doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

After receiving his medical degree, he completed his internship at Northwestern University, followed by ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He then completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He’s certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Galasso’s areas of expertise and special interest include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, surgical repair of complex retinal detachment and pediatric retinal disease.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Galasso enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, watching his boys play hockey, and traveling.


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Our practice accepts all major forms of insurance. However, not every doctor takes every form of insurance. Please call the office to confirm if your insurance plan is approved. If you have an HMO, please bring a copy of your referral to your visit.

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