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Dr. John Pollack, MD
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 62
Dr. John Pollack, MD
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Dr. John Pollack, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Joliet, IL.
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Dr. John Pollack, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 62
Joliet, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. John Pollack, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Joliet, IL.

About Dr. John Pollack, MD

Dr. Pollack graduated from Georgetown University|Georgetown University, Washington D.C. in 1991 and completed a residency at Washington University In St. Louis (Wash U). Dr. John Pollack, MD is a Vitreoretinal Disease Specialist in Joliet, IL and has 35 years experience. Dr. Pollack currently practices at Illinois Retina Associates and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus, Saint Joseph Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital. Dr. Pollack has experience treating conditions like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Retinal Dystrophy, Macular Hole, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME) among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Pollack's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pollack is board certified in Ophthalmology.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Macular Hole
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinal Dystrophy
Macular Hole
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Macular or Retinal Edema
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Retinal Neovascularization
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Diabetic Retinopathy
Retinoschisis
Ocular Hypertension
Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Disorder of Choroid
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Uveitis
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Blindness
Retinal Telangiectasia
Accommodation Disorders
Retinal Hemorrhage
Posterior Uveitis
Drusen
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Acute Endophthalmitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Eye Disease
Dislocation of Lens
Endophthalmitis
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eyeball Contusion
Farsightedness
Flashes
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Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Degeneration
Macular Pucker
Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Miosis
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Mydriasis
Orbital Fracture
Presbyopia
Proliferative Diabetic Retinopathy
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retina Diseases
Retinal Artery Occlusion
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment
Retinal Edema
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Tear
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Thyroid Eye Disease
Avastin® Injection
B-Scan Ultrasound
Coreoplasty
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Diabetes Eye Care
Diabetic Eye Exam
Drainage of Conjunctival Cyst
Eye Drops
Eye Examination
Eye Injection
Eye Procedure
Eye Surgery
Eye Test
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Eylea® Injection
Glaucoma Surgery
Intraocular Lens Implant Surgery
Iridoplasty
Iridotomy
Laser Surgery
Lucentis® Injection
Macular Hole Surgery
Macular Pucker Surgery
Ocular Inflammation (Uveitis) Treatment
Ocular Prosthetics
Optical Coherence Tomography
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Pneumatic Retinopexy
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Repair of Retinal Detachment
Retina and Vitreous Surgery
Retinal Freezing (Cryopexy)
Retinal Laser Photocoagulation
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Surgery
Retinal Testing
Retinal Thermal Laser Therapy
Scleral Buckling
Steroid Injection
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreous Surgery

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Blue PPO

Where Dr. John Pollack, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Joliet Office
    300 Barney Dr Ste D, Joliet, IL 60435
    Monday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:00 - 16:30
    Saturday
    Closed
    Sunday
    Closed

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Meet Dr. John Pollack, MD

Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. John Pollack, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pollack's profile.

Dr. Pollack frequently treats the following conditions: Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Retinal Dystrophy, Macular Hole, Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear, Macular or Retinal Edema, Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Retinal Vascular Occlusion, Age-Related Macular Degeneration, Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration and Diabetic Macular Edema (DME). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Pollack, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange, Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus, Saint Joseph Medical Center and Silver Cross Hospital.

Yes, Dr. John Pollack, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • Georgetown University|Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital|Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
    1992
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • Washington University In St. Louis (Wash U)
    1995
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1997
Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. John Pollack, MD Practices

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth La Grange

    5101 Willow Springs Rd, La Grange, IL

  • Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers

    150 W High St, Morris, IL

  • UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale

    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL

  • Elmhurst Hospital-Main Campus

    155 E Brush Hill Rd, Elmhurst, IL

  • Saint Joseph Medical Center

    333 Madison St, Joliet, IL

  • Silver Cross Hospital

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, New Lenox, IL

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