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Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD
5.0 (5 Ratings)
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Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.
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Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 56
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.

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Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL. Dr. Paxhia currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. At present, Dr. Paxhia received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Dr. Paxhia's office accepts new patients. Dr. Paxhia is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Eyes
Diabetic Retinopathy
Squamous Blepharitis
Dry Eyes
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Diabetic Retinopathy
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
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Chalazion
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Conjunctival Hemorrhage
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Corneal Diseases
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
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Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
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Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinguecula
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Acute Endophthalmitis
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinitis
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctiva Cyst
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Endophthalmitis
Entropion
Episcleritis Periodica Fugax
Esophoria
Esotropia
Exotropia
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Focal Chorioretinitis and Focal Retinochoroiditis
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hemorrhagic Retinal Detachment
Herpetic Keratitis
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hyphema
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Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Cataract
Keratoconus
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Nystagmus
Paralytic Strabismus
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Posterior Scleritis
Posterior Uveitis
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Ischemia
Retinal Neovascularization
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Retinoschisis
Shingles
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Solar Retinopathy
Staphyloma Posticum
Trichiasis
Uveitis
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B-Scan Ultrasound
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • Cigna
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Preferred PPO
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Northwest Eye Clinic LTD.
    1400 E Golf Rd Ste 212, Des Plaines, IL 60016
  2. 2 Office
    2250 Point Blvd Ste 120, Elgin, IL 60123
  3. 3 Medical Eye Services LTD.
    48 S Greenleaf St, Gurnee, IL 60031
  4. 4 Office
    755 S Milwaukee Ave Ste 101, Libertyville, IL 60048
  5. 5 Retina Institute of Illinois
    8780 W Golf Rd Ste 304, Niles, IL 60714

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Jan 31, 2020
Wait time was next to none. Dr. Paxhia gave me a extensive description of my condition so that I understood the treatment plan. He was very patient. Would definitely recommend Dr. Paxhia to all of my friends!
Elizabeth — Jan 31, 2020
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery
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Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Pennsylvania State University College Of Med
    1998
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Duke University Medical Center
    1999
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Paxhia's profile.

Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Joseph Paxhia, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL