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Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD
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Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Freeport, IL.
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Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Freeport, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience
Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Freeport, IL.

About

Dr. Altaweel graduated from DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE. Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Freeport, IL and has 34 years experience. Dr. Altaweel currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with University Hospital, FHN Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville. Dr. Altaweel has experience treating conditions like Macular or Retinal Edema, Eye Cancer and Disorder of Choroid among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Altaweel received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 8 times. Dr. Altaweel's office accepts new patients. Dr. Altaweel is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Macular or Retinal Edema
Eye Cancer
Disorder of Choroid
Macular or Retinal Edema
Eye Cancer
Disorder of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Diabetic Retinopathy
Eye Melanoma
Iridocyclitis
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Serous Detachment Retina
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Vitreoretinal Surgery
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Chorioretinal Scars
Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Macular Hole
Retinal Neovascularization
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharitis
Blindness
Cataract
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Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Dystrophy
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Dislocation of Lens
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Eyes
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Endophthalmitis
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypotony of Eye
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Optic Neuritis
Pars Planitis
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinoschisis
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Cataract Removal Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Cataract with Neovascularization
Chalazion
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Hemorrhage Rupture
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Endophthalmitis
Color Blindness
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diplopia
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Disseminated Chorioretinitis and Disseminated Retinochoroiditis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Spasm
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratoconus
Localized Anterior Staphyloma
Marfan Syndrome
Mechanical Strabismus
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Non-Magnetic Retained Intraocular Foreign Body
Nystagmus
Orbital Fracture
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Purulent Endophthalmitis
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemangioma
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinoblastoma
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Strabismus
Stye
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Sympathetic Uveitis
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anterior Vitrectomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Intraocular Foreign Body
Ultrasound
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy

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Locations

  1. 1 FHN Memorial Hospital
    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL 61032
  2. 2 University Hospital
    130 Warren St Ste 132, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
  3. 3 Office
    2870 University Ave Ste 206, Madison, WI 53705
  4. 4 University Hospital
    600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI 53792
  5. 5 UW Health Remote Dispensing Services
    2880 University Ave, Madison, WI 53705

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May 14, 2024
Very informative and helpful, put me at ease for a planned surgery.
Michael Smith — May 14, 2024
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • DALHOUSIE UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Michael Altaweel, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Altaweel's profile.

Dr. Altaweel frequently treats the following conditions: Macular or Retinal Edema, Eye Cancer and Disorder of Choroid. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD is affiliated with University Hospital, FHN Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville.

Yes, Dr. Michael Altaweel, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • University Hospital

    600 Highland Ave, Madison, WI

  • FHN Memorial Hospital

    1045 W Stephenson St, Freeport, IL

  • Mercy Hospital and Trauma Center-Janesville

    1000 Mineral Point Ave, Janesville, WI