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Dr. Michael J. Shapiro MD

Ophthalmologist

4/5(28)
8901 Golf Rd Suite 201 Des Plaines IL, 60016
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4/5

About

Dr. Michael Shapiro is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Plaines, IL. Dr. Shapiro specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Shapiro can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Shapiro can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.

Education and Training

Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1983

University of Chicago Division of the Biological Sciences The Pritzker School of Medicine 1983

Board Certification

OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Expert Publications

Data provided by the National Library of Medicine

Treatments

  • Diabetes
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Retinal Detachment
  • Retinal Tear
  • Macular Hole
  • Birth Defects
  • Type 2 Diabetes

Dr. Michael J. Shapiro MD's Practice location

Michael Shapiro, MD

8901 Golf Rd Suite 201 -
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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New patients: 847-299-0700
Fax: 847-390-0616

Practice At 2454 E Dempster St Suite 400

2454 E Dempster St Suite 400 -
Des Plaines, IL 60016
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New patients: 847-299-0700
Fax: 847-390-0616

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Patient Experience with Dr. Shapiro


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Dr. Michael J. Shapiro MD has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 28 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Ophthalmologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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1775 DEMPSTER ST PARK RIDGE IL 60068

Head east on Golf Road (IL 58) 192 ft
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Enter the rotary and take the 2nd exit onto East Golf Road (IL 58) 3404 ft
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800 W CENTRAL ROAD ARLINGTON HEIGHTS IL 60005

Head west on West Dempster Street (US 14) 1100 ft
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