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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD
4.5 (246 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD is an Ophthalmologist in McHenry, IL.
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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
McHenry, IL
Accepting new patients
31 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD is an Ophthalmologist in McHenry, IL.

About

Dr. Kappil graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD is an Ophthalmologist in McHenry, IL and has 31 years experience. Dr. Kappil currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital. Dr. Kappil has experience treating conditions like Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kappil received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 246 times. Dr. Kappil's office accepts new patients. Dr. Kappil also speaks Spanish. Dr. Kappil is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Glaucoma
Ocular Hypertension
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Glaucoma
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Ocular Hypertension
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Diabetic Cataracts
Diplopia
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Cataract
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Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Hordeolum
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Senile Cataracts
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eye Pain
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Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Paralytic Strabismus
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Uveitis
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Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Black Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Dislocation of Lens
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Heterophoria
Hyphema
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Telangiectasis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Thyroid Eye Disease
Trichiasis
Ulcerative Blepharitis
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthotomy
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Repair of Eye Laceration
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Care PPO
    Choice Care Network PPO
    HMO Premier HMO
    Preferred PPO
    Choice POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Medica Choice
    Choice Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
  • Aetna
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Blue PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Print PPO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
    BlueCare Direct HMO

Locations

  1. 1 Whispering Point Ophthalmology SC
    4314 W Crystal Lake Rd Ste B, McHenry, IL 60050
  2. 2 Office
    1494 Merchant Dr, Algonquin, IL 60102

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4.5
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Jun 08, 2025
My experience with Dr.Kappil was very good.My second cataract surgery.Both eyes done.Highly recommend!
— Jun 08, 2025
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine
    1994
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kappil's profile.

Dr. Kappil frequently treats the following conditions: Glaucoma, Ocular Hypertension and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital and Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

    4201 W Medical Center Dr, McHenry, IL

  • Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

    450 W Il Route 22, Barrington, IL