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Accepting patients
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Garoon, Retina Specialist in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Robert Garoon, MD is a Retina Specialist, who primarily practices in Chicago, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Garoon is fluent in English and Panjabi; Punjabi, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Garoon’s practice accepts Medicare, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Garoon’s office at (847) 294-0080.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Garoon?
Dr. Robert Garoon, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Retina Specialist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Garoon empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Diabetic Eye Disease/Retinopathy, Macular Disease/Degeneration, Retina/Vitreous Surgery, Retinal Disorders, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chicago, IL community, Dr. Garoon is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Garoon speak?
Dr. Garoon and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Panjabi; Punjabi
What conditions does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Garoon typically treat?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Garoon diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Garoon. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Wet Macular Degeneration
- Dry Macular Degeneration
- Macular Degeneration
- Exudative AMD
- Neovascular Macular Degeneration
- Wet AMD
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Wet)
- Dry AMD
- Atrophic Macular Degeneration
- Age-related Macular Degeneration (Dry)
ICD-10 Codes:
- H353211: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, right eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353221: Exudative age-related macular degeneration, left eye, with active choroidal neovascularization
- H353132: Nonexudative age-related macular degeneration, bilateral, intermediate dry stage
Also known as:
- Aging of the eye's gel
- Eye Disease
- Vitreous Detachment
- Vitreous syneresis
- Eye gel breakdown
- Vitreous aging
ICD-10 Codes:
- H43813: Vitreous degeneration, bilateral
What procedures does a Retina Specialist like Dr. Garoon typically perform?
As a Retina Specialist, Dr. Garoon performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Garoon. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology here.
Also known as:
- Eye Injection
- Intravitreal Injection
- Retinal Injection
- Macular Degeneration Injection
- Eye Medication Injection
CPT Codes:
- 67028: Intravitreal injection of a pharmacologic agent (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Retina Laser Treatment (Photocoagulation)
- Laser Treatment for Retinopathy
- Retinal photocoagulation
- Macular edema laser
- Retina tumor laser treatment
- Photocoagulation for Retinopathy
- Diabetic Retinopathy Laser Treatment
- Retinal Laser Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 67210: Destruction of localized lesion of retina (eg, macular edema, tumors), 1 or more sessions; photocoagulation
- 67228: Treatment of extensive or progressive retinopathy (eg, diabetic retinopathy), photocoagulation
Also known as:
- Retinal Detachment Repair (Laser)
- Vitrectomy for Macular Pucker
- Vitrectomy Eye Surgery
- Laser Retinal Repair
- Photocoagulation for Retina
- Detached Retina Surgery
- Retinal Membrane Removal
- Macular Pucker Surgery
- Pars Plana Vitrectomy
- Retinal Surgery
- Eye Gel Removal Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67105: Repair of retinal detachment, including drainage of subretinal fluid when performed; photocoagulation
- 67041: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach; with removal of preretinal cellular membrane (eg, macular pucker)
- 67036: Vitrectomy, mechanical, pars plana approach;
Also known as:
- Complex Retinal Detachment Repair
- Vitrectomy for Retinal Detachment
- Proliferative Vitreoretinopathy Repair
- Diabetic Retinal Detachment Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 67113: Repair of complex retinal detachment (eg, proliferative vitreoretinopathy, stage C-1 or greater, diabetic traction retinal detachment, retinopathy of prematurity, retinal tear of greater than 90 degrees), with vitrectomy and membrane peeling, including, when performed, air, gas, or silicone oil tamponade, cryotherapy, endolaser photocoagulation, drainage of subretinal fluid, scleral buckling, and/or removal of lens
Does Dr. Garoon accept my insurance?
Dr. Garoon accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 294-0080 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Garoon accept in Chicago, IL?
Dr. Garoon in Chicago, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Advocate Health Care
All Other Third Party
Centene Corporation
Cigna Group
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Garoon's office located?
What is Dr. Garoon's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Garoon's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1013275478.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Garoon?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Garoon
What is Dr. Robert Garoon's specialty?
Dr. Garoon is a Retina Specialist near Chicago, IL.
What does a Retina Specialist do?
An ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal diseases focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the vitreous and retina, including issues such as retinal detachment, diabetic retinopathy, and macular degeneration. This specialist employs advanced medical and surgical techniques to manage these complex eye conditions.
Is this Dr. Robert Garoon affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Garoon is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Advocate Condell Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals
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Is Robert Garoon accepting new patients in Chicago, IL?
Yes, Dr. Robert Garoon is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Robert Garoon offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Garoon's office at (847) 294-0080 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Robert Garoon?
Please contact Dr. Garoon's office at (847) 294-0080 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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