Dr. Jose Garcia Gonzalez, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*•Male•Age 43

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*

Dr. Jose Garcia Gonzalez, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Des Plaines, IL. He is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Jose Garcia Gonzalez, MD

Practice

2454 E Dempster St Ste 400 Des Plaines, IL 60016
(847) 299-0700

Accepting new patients

(847) 299-0700

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Garcia Gonzalez specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
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Dr. Garcia Gonzalez's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Garcia Gonzalez

4.7
25 ratings, 23 with a written review
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Dr. Garcia and staff are amazing. He repaired a hole in my retina years ago. I just went back to him to check my eyes because of another problem. He explained to me what it is and why it happened. He is very honest.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Lillian Stryczek – Jul 31, 2022
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He takes his time and explained my condition very well. I felt very comfortable when i left.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dora Fronczak – Sep 14, 2021
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Dr. Garcia and his staff were very thorough. He explained everything to me to make sure I understood.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 25, 2021
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Dr Garcia is very friendly and thorough. He takes his time and you can tell he cares! He has treated my eyes for years. Definitely recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Aug 20, 2021
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He always explains what is really going on and makes me feel less concerned.I trust him a lot.great job
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Virginia Favia – Aug 20, 2021
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He takes time tO educate us, love him after only two visits
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Staff wasn't friendly
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B Woodward – Aug 01, 2021
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I am glad that I will only have to go 12 weeks next time.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Frances L. Lafferty – Jul 01, 2021
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He is excellent. He has answered all my questions in an understandable way. My vision is better because of him. I wold give him more than 5 stars if I could. My vision is better because of him. Thank you Dr. Garcia!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Bob Weilbacher – Jun 06, 2021
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Muy buen Dr. Lo recomiendo es todo un profesional en su profesión!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Bartolo – Jun 05, 2021
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He fit us in on a very busy day.. Answered questions thoroughly.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 23, 2021
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Always attentive snd caring.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 15, 2021
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Great doc!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Apr 12, 2021
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I get injections for macular degeneration in my right eye, and monitor both eyes for degenerative changes.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Robert H Melton – Apr 01, 2021
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Explained everything very well. Very professional.
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
No results
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Vera A Christian – Mar 27, 2021
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Nice doctor
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Mar 25, 2021
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Staff was friendly and very knowledgeable. Dr. Garcia Gonzalez provided valuable information, treatment options and made me feel confident in his diagnosis.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Kathleen – Mar 24, 2021
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I like him Because he takes his time and tells me what's going on And he is very knowledgeable
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Donna Fitzpatrick – Feb 25, 2021
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Very satisfactory. Didn’t wait long for my appointment and he explains my condition so I can understand. Practical solutions.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Feb 25, 2021
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Dr, Jose M. Garcia Gonzalez was the retina specialist I saw. He explained the process thoroughly. I thought I had a torn retina, but that wasn’t the case. He told me to first, see if glasses will rectify the blind spot I was experiencing. If not, then he would consider surgery, but not till after we tried something less invasive. I liked his common sense approach to my situation. Would highly recommend Dr. Garcia at Retina Consultants, Ltd. in Hickory Hills, IL. .
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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GP – Feb 10, 2021
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Wonderful! Dr Garcia Gonzalez is exceptionally caring, MOST knowledgeable and yes, I would highly recommend Dr. Garcia Gonzalez!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 10, 2020
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About Me

biography

Dr. Garcia-Gonzalez works as a retina specialist who specializes in uveitis and retinopathy of prematurity, among many other retinal diagnoses. 

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

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  • Retina Consultants Ltd.

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Retina Consultants Ltd.|university Of Chicago Medical Center|university Of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Chicago Medical Center

    Fellowship Hospital

  • University Of Puerto Rico, San Juan, Puerto Rico

    Fellowship Hospital

  • Ponce Health Sciences University School Of Medicine

    Medical School

  • Catholic University Of America

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Illinois At Chicago

American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Charles M. Vygantas MD2454 E Dempster St Ste 400 Des Plaines, IL 60016
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Tue: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Wed: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Thu: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Fri: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    • Sat: 9:00am - 1:00pm
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Practice

Pediatric Health Partners SC10436 Southwest Hwy Chicago Ridge, IL 60415
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Practice

Office2250 Point Blvd Ste 120 Elgin, IL 60123
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Office7667 W 95th St Ste 103 Hickory Hills, IL 60457
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St
    Park Ridge, IL 60068
    Recipient of 52
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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