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Dr. John Pollack, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 61
Dr. John Pollack, MD
4.9 (168 Ratings)

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

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery* Age 61
Joliet, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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

About

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 34 years experience. Dr. Pollack currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet and Ingalls Memorial Hospital. Dr. Pollack has experience treating conditions like Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), Macular Hole and Retinal Dystrophy among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pollack received an average rating of 4.9/5 from patients and has been reviewed 168 times. Dr. Pollack's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pollack is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Macular Hole
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Macular Hole
Retinal Dystrophy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular or Retinal Edema
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Retinal Neovascularization
Accommodation Disorders
Blindness
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Disorder of Choroid
Drusen
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Floaters
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ocular Hypertension
Posterior Uveitis
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinoschisis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
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
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
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 Vasculitis
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Serous Detachment Retina
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Uveitis
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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

Insurance Accepted

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    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Aetna HMO
    Open Choice PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
  • Curative PPO Plus
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  • Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
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    Navigate POS
    Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
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  • Blue Choice Select PPO
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    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    300 Barney Dr, 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
    00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    00:00 - 00:00
  2. 2 Office
    12 Salt Creek Ln, Hinsdale, IL 60521
    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
    00:00 - 00:00
    Sunday
    00:00 - 00:00
  3. 3 Illinois Retina Associates S.C.
    71 W 156th St Ste 400, Harvey, IL 60426
  4. 4 UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale
    120 N Oak St, Hinsdale, IL 60521

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pollack
4.9
Based on 168 Reviews
5 Stars (157)
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3 Stars (3)
2 Stars (2)
1 Star (1)

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Nov 06, 2024
As usual, everyone, including Dr. Pollock, is very efficient, friendly and professional.
— Nov 06, 2024
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Specialties*
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Georgetown University|Georgetown University, Washington D.C.
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Barnes - Jewish Hospital|Jewish Hospital, St. Louis
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Washington University In St. Louis (Wash U)
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Medical College of Wisconsin
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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Does Dr. Pollack communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Pollack offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Pollack offer an online patient portal?
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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), Macular Hole and Retinal Dystrophy. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. John Pollack, MD is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center, Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet and Ingalls Memorial Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy, Chicago, IL

  • Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, Joliet, IL

  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL