Vitreoretinal Surgery
Medical College of Wisconsin
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Biography
John S. Pollack, M.D. is an internationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical treatment of retinal diseases and injuries. He specializes in the treatment of retinal detachment, macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, macular holes, macular pucker, macular edema, and vitreous hemorrhage. Dr. Pollack is as an Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology at Rush Medical College in Chicago and serves on the Board of Directors of the American Society of Retina Specialists. He has been with Illinois Retina Associates since 1997.
A native of Baltimore, Dr. Pollack developed an interest and passion for ophthalmology early on, inspired by his father, who is also an ophthalmologist. He received his undergraduate degree in biology at Washington University in St. Louis and completed his medical training at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. Dr. Pollack returned to St. Louis for his ophthalmology residency at Washington University's Barnes Hospital, followed by a retina-vitreous fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin in Milwaukee. He is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.
An active clinical researcher, Dr. Pollack has led a number of major clinical trials over the years, seeking the most effective treatment for macular edema, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, hereditary eye disease, and a variety of other retina disorders.
When he's not seeing patients or performing surgery, Dr. Pollack is a busy author of scientific papers and a sought-after speaker at retina conferences throughout the world. His lecture topics have included emerging treatments for macular degeneration, new surgical options for lamellar macular holes, injection therapy for macular edema, new suture-less surgery techniques, and new advances in the development of artificial vision. He serves as a scientific reviewer for several specialty journals, and has received the Senior Honor Award from the American Society of Retina Specialists for service to the society's scientific and educational programs. Dr. Pollack is listed in Best Doctors in America and the Guide to America's Top Ophthalmologists and serves as an advisor to a number of biotechnology companies. He is a member of a variety of professional societies and organizations, on staff at several area hospitals and sees patients at Illinois Retina's Hinsdale and Joliet office locations.
In their spare time, Dr. Pollack, his wife Susan, and their three children share an enthusiasm for camping, fishing, skiing, and travel.
"I find the field of ophthalmology tremendously satisfying because it provides me with the opportunity to combine my interest in performing cutting edge research with medical and surgical treatments of the eye. Fortunately, we continue to discover new and more effective methods for preserving and improving vision, one of our most cherished senses."
John S. Pollack, M.D.
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