Michael A. Grassi is one of the nation's leading medical retina specialists whose expertise includes the diagnosis and treatment of all retina conditions, including age-related macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy. As an expert practitioner and academic researcher in complex and rare retinal disease, Dr. Grassi provides the highest quality of expert level care and treatment of the retina. We are a patient-centered practice and are here to make you feel valued and important to us. Patients appreciate our on-time appointments and customized treatment plan for their conditions. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a friendly face at the front desk, and you can enjoy expert level care in a comfortable relaxing setting.

Dr. Grassi's background

After attending medical school at Northwestern University, Dr. Grassi completed a general ophthalmology residency plus a 3-year medical retina fellowship. He has been practicing in the Chicagoland area since 2006 where he is also a tenured professor at University of Illinois Chicago (UIC). As the Director of the NIH-supported Retinal Genomics Laboratory at UIC, he is also the recipient of multiple awards from professional organizations. Dr. Grassi lives in Naperville with his family.