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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD
4.5 (227 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
McHenry, IL
Accepting new patients
30 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 30 years experience. Dr. Kappil currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital, Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital. Dr. Kappil has experience treating conditions like Senile Cataracts, 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 227 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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Senile Cataracts
Ocular Hypertension
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Senile Cataracts
Ocular Hypertension
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Diplopia
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Diabetic Cataracts
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Cataract Removal Surgery
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
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
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
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Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
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Keratitis
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Macular Hole
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Presbyopia
Pterygium
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Surgery
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Tear Duct Surgery
Acute Endophthalmitis
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Disorder of Choroid
Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Melanoma
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Heterophoria
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Hypotony of Eye
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Nystagmus
Optic Neuritis
Orbital Cellulitis
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
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
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Squamous Blepharitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Xanthelasma of Eyelid
B-Scan Ultrasound
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

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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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Dec 11, 2024
The surgery went off very smoothly. I was aware but did not feel anything. Dr Kappil did a great job. After the surgery I could see cleary and had no pain. Recovery was easy and I thank Dr Kappil for restoring my sightJ Carnagio
Joseph Carnagio — Dec 11, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
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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: Senile Cataracts, Ocular Hypertension and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

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

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd, Winfield, IL