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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD
4.5 (216 Ratings)
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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in McHenry, IL.
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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 55
McHenry, IL
Accepting new patients
30 years of experience
Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in McHenry, IL.

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Dr. Joseph Kappil, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in McHenry, IL and has 30 years experience. They graduated from Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine. They currently practice 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 Diabetic Cataracts, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Stye among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Kappil received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 216 times. Their 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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Diabetic Cataracts
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Stye
Diabetic Cataracts
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Stye
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Dry Eyes
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Eyelid Disorders
Glaucoma
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Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Senile Cataracts
Tear Duct Disorders
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
Cataract
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Chalazion
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Diseases
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
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Anisocoria
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Anterior Scleritis
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Black Eye
Blindness
Blocked Tear Duct
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chorioretinal Scars
Chorioretinitis
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Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Contusion of the Eyeball
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
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Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
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Exophoria
Eyeball Contusion
Eyelid Spasm
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Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
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Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Keratoconus
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Miosis
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinguecula
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
B-Scan Ultrasound
Cornea Surgery
Destruction of Lesion of Retina and Choroid
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Test
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Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Paracentesis of Anterior Eye
Removal of Foreign Body from External 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 Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
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    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
  • Blue PPO

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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Apr 25, 2024
Dr. Kappil is always very professional and helpful, including his staff. He explains our conditions in easy to understand statements.
Gary & Judy Rohrbaugh — Apr 25, 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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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: Diabetic Cataracts, Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) and Stye. 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