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Phillip Wu, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist dedicated to offering patients superior care at Suburban Eye Clinic in Evanston, Illinois. He has over 20 years of experience and leads a highly-skilled, multilingual team, providing excellent, comprehensive eye care for the entire family. He is highly specialized in the medical and surgical care of eye diseases.

Dr. Wu earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, located in Chicago, Illinois, and went on to complete his residency at the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he was the chief resident.

Dr. Wu is certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and maintains privileges at NorthShore University HealthSystems in Evanston, Illinois, and West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois.

Dr. Wu is passionate about staying at the forefront of ophthalmology by offering the most advanced technology at his practice. He looks forward to caring for his returning patients and meeting new ones along the way.

To better serve the diverse needs of his patients, Dr. Wu speaks both Chinese and English.

Phillip Wu, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist dedicated to offering patients superior care at Suburban Eye Clinic in Evanston, Illinois. He has over 20 years of experience and leads a highly-skilled, multilingual team, providing excellent, comprehensive eye care for the entire family. He is highly specialized in the medical and surgical care of eye diseases.

Dr. Wu earned his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, located in Chicago, Illinois, and went on to complete his residency at the prestigious University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, where he was the chief resident.

Dr. Wu is certified by the American Academy of Ophthalmology and maintains privileges at NorthShore University HealthSystems in Evanston, Illinois, and West Suburban Medical Center in Oak Park, Illinois.

Dr. Wu is passionate about staying at the forefront of ophthalmology by offering the most advanced technology at his practice. He looks forward to caring for his returning patients and meeting new ones along the way.

To better serve the diverse needs of his patients, Dr. Wu speaks both Chinese and English.

Jose Garcia-Gonzalez, MD, works as an ophthalmologist at Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois.

He specializes in scleritis, acute and chronic anterior uveitis, intermediate and posterior uveitis, retinal vascular disease, retinopathy of prematurity, and complex retinal detachment repair. Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez is well-versed in all aspects of retinal care.

Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez earned his undergraduate degree at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He attended medical school at the Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

He completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan. Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Chicago. He also trained in uveitis at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric retina and complex retinal detachment repair through Retina Consultants Ltd. with Drs. Shapiro, Blair, and Galasso.

At home, Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez enjoys the arts and practicing the Japanese art of bonsai (cultivating miniature trees).

Michael J. Shapiro, MD, was born in Chicago and is a retina specialist at Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois. He has over 35 years of experience and is affiliated with numerous hospitals, including Advocate Lutheran General in Park Ridge, IL.

Dr. Shapiro’s areas of special expertise include pediatric retina, complex retinal detachment, genetic retinal detachment syndromes, coloboma, retinoblastoma, retinal surgery, eye pain, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, vitrectomy, and macular degeneration. Complex cases and cases unresponsive to usual retinal surgery in adults and children are his special focuses.

Dr. Shapiro graduated in 1983 from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago. His fellowship was completed at Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary with Dr. Charles Schepens, Dr. Hal Freeman, and Retina Associates. Dr. Shapiro spent 17 years as full-time faculty at UIC. He was Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, and Director of the Eye Trauma Services and Retinoblastoma treatment group at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then joined Retina Consultants, Ltd.

Dr. Shapiro has been the Chicago Center principal investigator for several key clinical trials for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. He has also been invited to speak internationally on retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric retinal diseases. He has edited two books, contributed many chapters, and authored more than 100 scientific articles. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Life Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO). Dr. Shapiro is also a member of the Association of Pediatric Retina Specialists, the International Congress-Ocular Oncology, and the ISERG.

Dr. Shapiro is known for his kind bedside manner and his compassion. For his efforts, Vitals (vitals.com) awarded him the 2015 Compassionate Doctor Recognition. In 2015, 2016, and 2017, Vitals honored him with their Patients’ choice Award.

John Galasso, MD, PhD of Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois, attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree and a doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

After receiving his medical degree, he completed his internship at Northwestern University, followed by ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He then completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He’s certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Galasso’s areas of expertise and special interest include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, surgical repair of complex retinal detachment and pediatric retinal disease.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Galasso enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, watching his boys play hockey, and traveling.

Michael Blair, MD, is an ophthalmologist at Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois.

His clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, pediatric retina including retinopathy of prematurity, complex retinal detachment repair, and ocular tumors. He has authored over 75 articles in the medical literature.

Dr. Blair earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He then attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and performed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. Before joining Retina Consultants, Dr. Blair completed his Vitreoretinal surgery fellowship then became Assistant Professor at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He’s certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Currently, Dr. Blair also serves as a Clinical Associate at the University of Chicago, where he treats pediatric retina problems and teaches residents and fellows, and is Director of the Retinopathy of Prematurity service. He also volunteers at Cook County Health System.

When he’s not practicing, Dr. Blair enjoys swimming, soccer, salsa dancing, and mixology.

Jose Garcia-Gonzalez, MD, works as an ophthalmologist at Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois.

He specializes in scleritis, acute and chronic anterior uveitis, intermediate and posterior uveitis, retinal vascular disease, retinopathy of prematurity, and complex retinal detachment repair. Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez is well-versed in all aspects of retinal care.

Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez earned his undergraduate degree at the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC. He attended medical school at the Ponce Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

He completed a vitreoretinal fellowship at the University of Puerto Rico in San Juan. Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez completed a vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Chicago. He also trained in uveitis at the University of Illinois at Chicago.

Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez completed an advanced fellowship in pediatric retina and complex retinal detachment repair through Retina Consultants Ltd. with Drs. Shapiro, Blair, and Galasso.

At home, Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez enjoys the arts and practicing the Japanese art of bonsai (cultivating miniature trees).

Dr. Meyers joined Retina Consultants after academic appointments at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation and the University of Chicago and was also a Senior Staff Ophthalmologist at the National Eye Institute. He served in the U. S. Navy Medical Corps where he served as a Battalion Surgeon with the U.S. Marines. His clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration. 

Dr. Meyers is not currently accepting new patients.

Dr. Ghadiali joined Retina Consultants after completing a vitreoretinal surgical fellowship at New York University, Vitreous Retina Macula Consultants of New York, and Manhattan Eye Ear & Throat Hospital. He specializes in the medical and surgical management of vitreoretinal disease. His areas of expertise include vitreoretinal surgery, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. He currently serves as an attending physician at Cook County Health and Hospital Systems.

Dr. Ghadiali’s research interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, vitreous anatomy, macular holes, and central serous chorioretinopathy. He has published articles in many leading academic peer-reviewed journals including Retina, Ocular Immunology and Inflammation, Journal of Ophthalmology, Clinical Ophthalmology, Archives of Ophthalmology, and Journal of Vision. He has recently written and published two chapters in the book Operative Dictations in Ophthalmology.

Dr. Lisa Leishman is an ophthalmologist at Retina Consultants, Ltd. at the Des Plaines and Libertyville locations.  She has completed her fellowship with us and officially joined the practice this summer. We are excited to have her on board! 

Dr. Leishman studied at the University of Utah School of Medicine and completed her internship nearby at their Medical Center.  Her residency was at University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine in Ophthalmology. Leishman has received additional training at the New York Eye and Ear Infirmary, John A. Moran Eye Center, and from our own doctors at Retina Consultants, Ltd.

Her current local hospital affiliations are with Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.  

Welcome to Retina Consultants Ltd., a medical and surgical retina practice serving the greater Chicago area with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois.  Retina Consultants Ltd. has been providing unmatched care to the Chicago area for over 35 years.

The team specializes in adult retinal disease, pediatric retinal disease, inherited retinal disease, ocular oncology, and uveitis. Some of the many services Retina Consultants Ltd. offers include those for:  Adult and pediatric retinal detachment, retinal tears, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, flashes/floaters, retinal vascular disease, macular hole, macular pucker, uveitis, trauma, intraocular malignancies, intraocular infections, evaluations for Plaquenil toxicity, retinopathy of prematurity, retinoblastoma, pediatric inherited retinal disease and more.

If you need an appointment or have an inquiry, call us today.

Michael Savitt, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist and surgeon at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians. He provides expert eye care at the office in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Savitt chose ophthalmology so that he could take care of people and one of their most cherished senses, their eyesight.

After graduating from Rush Medical College (Rush University) in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Savitt went on to complete his residency at the University of Pittsburgh (Pitt) in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He returned to Chicago for his glaucoma fellowship training at the University of Illinois Hospital’s Eye and Ear Infirmary (IEEI).

Dedicated to his profession, Dr. Savitt is a member of the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO) and a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO). He is the former president of the Chicago Glaucoma Society (CGS).

In addition to patient care at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians, Dr. Savitt is an associate professor at Rush University Medical Center and a clinical instructor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine, both in Chicago.

Dr. Savitt specializes in treating and managing glaucoma and problems affecting the retina like macular degeneration and diabetes-related eye conditions. A highly skilled ophthalmologist, Dr. Savitt uses medical, surgical, and laser treatments to manage his patient’s eye care needs.

What makes Dr. Savitt most grateful is when he can use his expertise to improve a patient’s quality of life.

Brian Jacobs, MD, is an ophthalmologist, cataract surgeon, and glaucoma specialist at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians. Dr. Jacobs provides care at their offices in Skokie and Libertyville, Illinois.

A graduate of Rush Medical College in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Jacobs completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center (Rush University). He went on to complete a fellowship in the medical and surgical management of glaucoma at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in Champaign, Illinois.

When not attending patients at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians, Dr. Jacobs shares his knowledge and expertise as an assistant professor at Rush University Medical Center. He’s also a clinical instructor at the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Both Ruch and Pritzker are in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Jacobs is a board-certified diplomate of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO). He’s a recipient of the Patient Care Improvement Project Award from the American Glaucoma Society (AGS).

Dr. Jacobs has written book chapters and articles in the field of ophthalmology.

In addition to general eye care, Dr. Jacobs specializes in the medical, laser, and surgical management of glaucoma, cataracts, corneal disease, and other eye disorders.

Dr. Jacobs believes in forming long-term relationships with his patients. This approach to patient care gives him the ability to catch eye problems early so that he can slow or stop the progression of any eye disease.

Julie B. Pearlman, MD, is a highly experienced and skilled ophthalmologist at North Shore Glaucoma Center & Eye Physicians. She provides care at their Libertyville, Illinois, office. Dr. Pearlman says working in ophthalmology runs in her family: her father and brother serve as board-certified physicians also practicing in Chicago.

A graduate of the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in Chicago, Illinois, Dr. Pearlman completed her residency training at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago. She now serves as a clinical instructor at Feinberg.

Dr. Pearlman is a diplomate of the American Board of Ophthalmology (ABO) and a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (AAO), the American Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgery (ASCRS), the Chicago Ophthalmological Society (COS), the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology, and the American Medical Association (AMA).

Dr. Pearlman specializes in treating cataracts, corneal disease, ocular allergies, dry eye, and the effects of diabetes and hypertension on the eye. She uses medical, surgical, and laser techniques to manage her patients’ eye needs.

Dr. Pearlman speaks fluent Spanish and Hebrew to better serve her diverse community.

Early in her medical training, Dr. Kiesau was struck by how invaluable ophthalmology can be in deciphering clues to understand a patient’s systemic issues. Furthermore, she was also fascinated by the intricacies of the eyes and expanse of possible diagnoses which are centered in the optic part of the central nervous system. She specializes in pediatric care and surgery.

A graduate of Northwestern University, Dr. Kiesau completed her residency at Northwestern followed by a Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus fellowship at Children’s Memorial Hospital, now known as Lurie Children’s Hospital. Today, she is a Faculty Instructor at Northwestern University.

Dr. Kiesau is trained in the treatment of strabismus for children as well as adults. She is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and American Association of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus. Her areas of expertise include treatment of tear duct obstructions, amblyopia management, and diagnosis and surgical treatment of strabismus. Dr. Kiesau is fluent in Russian.

Michael J. Shapiro, MD, was born in Chicago and is a retina specialist at Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois. He has over 35 years of experience and is affiliated with numerous hospitals, including Advocate Lutheran General in Park Ridge, IL.

Dr. Shapiro’s areas of special expertise include pediatric retina, complex retinal detachment, genetic retinal detachment syndromes, coloboma, retinoblastoma, retinal surgery, eye pain, diabetic retinopathy, retinopathy of prematurity, vitrectomy, and macular degeneration. Complex cases and cases unresponsive to usual retinal surgery in adults and children are his special focuses.

Dr. Shapiro graduated in 1983 from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. He completed an internship at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago and his Ophthalmology residency at the University of Chicago. His fellowship was completed at Harvard University, Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary with Dr. Charles Schepens, Dr. Hal Freeman, and Retina Associates. Dr. Shapiro spent 17 years as full-time faculty at UIC. He was Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, and Director of the Eye Trauma Services and Retinoblastoma treatment group at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He then joined Retina Consultants, Ltd.

Dr. Shapiro has been the Chicago Center principal investigator for several key clinical trials for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity. He has also been invited to speak internationally on retinopathy of prematurity and pediatric retinal diseases. He has edited two books, contributed many chapters, and authored more than 100 scientific articles. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a Life Fellow of American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO). Dr. Shapiro is also a member of the Association of Pediatric Retina Specialists, the International Congress-Ocular Oncology, and the ISERG.

Dr. Shapiro is known for his kind bedside manner and his compassion. For his efforts, Vitals (vitals.com) awarded him the 2015 Compassionate Doctor Recognition. In 2015, 2016, and 2017, Vitals honored him with their Patients’ choice Award.

John Galasso, MD, PhD of Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois, attended The College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. He earned his medical degree and a doctorate in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor.

After receiving his medical degree, he completed his internship at Northwestern University, followed by ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center. He then completed his vitreoretinal fellowship at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary at the University of Illinois at Chicago. He’s certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Galasso’s areas of expertise and special interest include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, surgical repair of complex retinal detachment and pediatric retinal disease.

When he is not treating patients, Dr. Galasso enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, watching his boys play hockey, and traveling.

Michael Blair, MD, is an ophthalmologist at Retina Consultants Ltd., with offices in Des Plaines, Libertyville, Elgin, Lisle, Hickory Hills and Wilmette, Illinois.

His clinical interests include diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, retinal vascular disease, pediatric retina including retinopathy of prematurity, complex retinal detachment repair, and ocular tumors. He has authored over 75 articles in the medical literature.

Dr. Blair earned his undergraduate degree at Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He then attended the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and performed his ophthalmology residency at the Johns Hopkins University Wilmer Eye Institute in Baltimore, Maryland. Before joining Retina Consultants, Dr. Blair completed his Vitreoretinal surgery fellowship then became Assistant Professor at the Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He’s certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Currently, Dr. Blair also serves as a Clinical Associate at the University of Chicago, where he treats pediatric retina problems and teaches residents and fellows, and is Director of the Retinopathy of Prematurity service. He also volunteers at Cook County Health System.

When he’s not practicing, Dr. Blair enjoys swimming, soccer, salsa dancing, and mixology.