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Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: retina problems (vitreoretinal diseases), retinal detachment, macular degeneration, and more.

1100 W. Central Road Suite 11-2
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

(847) 394-3933

Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD is a retina specialist in Arlington Heights, IL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD is affiliated with Advocate Health Care, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Ascension, Northwest Community Healthcare, Ascension Resurrection, Ascension Alexian Brothers, Ascension Saint Alexius and MIDWEST RETINA CONSULTANTS SC.

Office Locations

Address:

1100 W. Central Road Suite 11-2
Arlington Heights, IL 60005

Address:

1555 Barrington Road Suite 4500
Hoffman Estates, IL 60194

Address:

7447 West Talcott Avenue Suite 367
Chicago, IL 60631

Address:

810 Biesterfield Road Suite 730
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Address:

8901 West Golf Road Suite 206
Des Plaines, IL 60016

Some issues Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD can help you with:

Eye Problems

Millions of people every year have problems with their eyes. Some of the most common eye problems are refractive disorders, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration, and cataracts.

Refractive disorders happen when the shape of the eye doesn't let allow someone focus very precisely. They might be myopic (nearsighted), hyperopic (farsighted), or have an astigmatism, which is a focus problem caused by the cornea. Refractive disorders can be corrected by glasses or contacts.

Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in the United States. It happens when fluid pressure builds up within the eye and damages the optic nerve. It is treated with medications and surgery.

Diabetic retinopathy is a common complication of diabetes. The retina is tissue at the back of the eye that is filled with numerous, tiny blood vessels. When diabetes damages these delicate blood vessels, they burst or leak, leading to blind spots and blurred vision. Diabetic retinopathy can be treated with laser therapy and surgery, but often vision cannot be restored.

Macular degeneration is common in older adults. The macula is the central part of the retina and is responsible for crisp center vision. Over time, the cells in the macula begin to die, making central vision blurry. An early symptom of macular degeneration is that straight lines appear wavy.

Cataracts happen when the clear lens in the front of the eye becomes cloudy, making things look blurry or faded. They are extremely common in older people. By age 80, more than half of all Americans will have had a cataract. In early stages, prescription glasses and magnifying lenses can help. As the cataracts get worse, surgery to replace the lens may be the best option.

More than just one of the five senses, the eyes are heavily relied upon to communicate, work, and get around every day. It's important to have regular eye exams for vision stays in good shape for years to come.

Retinal Detachment Repair

The retina is the small, sensitive area at the back of the eyeball responsible for vision. It captures images and sends them to the brain, much like film in a camera. Due to thinning over time or a genetic predisposition, the retina can detach or pull away from the surrounding tissue. When this happens, blood flow to the retina can be cut off and permanent vision loss can occur. Surgery to reattach the retina, or retinal detachment repair, aligns the retina so it can heal in the correct position.

One procedure used to treat retinal detachment is called pneumatic retinopexy. In this procedure, a small bubble is injected into the eye to hold the retina in place and allow it to reattach. The patient lies face-down for several days after the procedure to help the retina heal. Other procedures make use of lasers or a cryoprobe, a tiny instrument that freezes tissue, to repair tears in the retina and stick it back into place. Sometimes a procedure called scleral buckling is used, where a tiny piece of silicone is attached to the eyeball. This creates an indent that relieves pressure on the retina and allows it to heal in the correct position.

Recovery from retinal detachment repair depends on the type of procedure used. Patients may go home right away, or have to stay in the hospital for a short time. In addition, patients may be instructed to use eye drops or wear an eye patch for a few days. In general, recovering from retinal repair takes one to two weeks. During this time, patients may experience soreness, swelling, or discharge from the eye. As vision stabilizes, patients should not drive a car or travel without checking with their doctor. Taking it easy for a short period of time can make all the difference when it comes to saving one's vision.

ablation	32
aspiration	270
diagnostic imaging	300
doctor visit	334
eye procedures	14364
injections	2076
laser treatment	30
photocoagulation	746
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	51
ultrasound (sonogram)	300

**Gender**
Male	664
Female	874

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1249
Black	12
Hispanic	154
Asian	88
Other	35
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	554
From 75 to 84	539
85 and over	372
Less than 65	73

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	39
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

ablation	20
aspiration	138
diagnostic imaging	271
doctor visit	307
eye procedures	14133
injections	2015
laser treatment	18
photocoagulation	752
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	44
ultrasound (sonogram)	271

**Gender**
Male	668
Female	872

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1242
Black	18
Hispanic	161
Asian	83
Other	36
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	550
From 75 to 84	549
85 and over	354
Less than 65	87

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	11
Cancer	10

ablation	28
aspiration	79
diagnostic imaging	315
doctor visit	302
eye procedures	13273
injections	1761
laser treatment	26
photocoagulation	754
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	65
ultrasound (sonogram)	315

**Gender**
Male	1280
Female	1752

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	2494
Black	30
Hispanic	292
Asian	156
Other	60
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	1126
From 75 to 84	1038
85 and over	698
Less than 65	170

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

ablation	53
aspiration	131
diagnostic imaging	386
doctor visit	269
eye procedures	13962
injections	1860
laser treatment	51
photocoagulation	843
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	91
ultrasound (sonogram)	386

**Gender**
Male	631
Female	867

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1222
Black	12
Hispanic	146
Asian	84
Other	34
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	573
From 75 to 84	510
85 and over	336
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	10
Cancer	11

ablation	36
aspiration	170
diagnostic imaging	427
doctor visit	246
eye procedures	14024
injections	1861
laser treatment	34
photocoagulation	832
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	149
ultrasound (sonogram)	427

**Gender**
Male	597
Female	852

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1194
Black	11
Hispanic	137
Asian	69
Other	38
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	557
From 75 to 84	517
85 and over	309
Less than 65	66

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

ablation	27
aspiration	180
diagnostic imaging	501
doctor visit	299
eye procedures	14058
injections	1750
laser treatment	25
photocoagulation	870
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	189
ultrasound (sonogram)	501

**Gender**
Male	658
Female	925

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1288
Black	0
Hispanic	154
Asian	86
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	606
From 75 to 84	589
85 and over	319
Less than 65	69

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	13
Cancer	11

ablation	17
aspiration	35
diagnostic imaging	440
doctor visit	216
eye procedures	13741
injections	1762
laser treatment	15
photocoagulation	707
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	138
ultrasound (sonogram)	440

**Gender**
Male	621
Female	909

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1238
Black	0
Hispanic	148
Asian	86
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	588
From 75 to 84	568
85 and over	315
Less than 65	59

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	65
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	11
Cancer	11

ablation	22
aspiration	15
diagnostic imaging	619
doctor visit	178
eye procedures	9566
injections	1563
laser treatment	20
photocoagulation	634
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	141
ultrasound (sonogram)	619

**Gender**
Male	517
Female	804

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1078
Black	0
Hispanic	130
Asian	63
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	505
From 75 to 84	502
85 and over	267
Less than 65	47

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

ablation	78
aspiration	40
capsulotomy	16
diagnostic imaging	1089
doctor visit	331
eye procedures	18083
injections	2835
laser treatment	114
photocoagulation	1217
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	274
ultrasound (sonogram)	1089

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD treated as a retina specialist in Arlington Heights, IL were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

ablation	34
aspiration	117
capsulotomy	16
diagnostic imaging	483
doctor visit	275
eye procedures	13916
injections	1943
laser treatment	38
photocoagulation	817
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	126
ultrasound (sonogram)	483

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD.

**Gender**
Female	785
Male	563

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	8
Asian / Pacific Islander	71
Non-Hispanic White	1100
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	132
Other	20

**Age**
85 and over	297
75 to 84	481
Less than 65	65
65 to 74	505

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	8
Cancer	8

Education & Training

Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD graduated from National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. He is certified by the The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary

Board Certification: The American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Advocate Health Care

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

Ascension

Northwest Community Healthcare

Ascension Resurrection

Ascension Alexian Brothers

Ascension Saint Alexius

MIDWEST RETINA CONSULTANTS SC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, United Healthcare Options PPO, Humana HMO Premier, United Healthcare Indemnity, Humana National POS - Open Access, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana Platinum HMO, Humana HMO, Unicare PPO, First Health PPO, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, TRICARE Prime, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Golden Rule, TRICARE, Community Care Network (CCN), Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Aetna Choice POS, Aetna EPO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, Aetna PPO, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Blue Advantage PPO, CorVel PPO, CorVel, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO, AARP, Medicare Advantage, Blue Cross PPO, Blue Advantage HMO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare, Unicare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, PHCS Savility, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, HealthLink PPO, HealthLink, HFN EPO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, Humana PPO, HFN, Aetna, Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, PHCS PPO, MultiPlan PPO, PHCS EPO, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, Oscar Health Choice (MarketPlace Plan (eff. 1/1/2022), Union Medical Care PPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, CoventryOne PPO, HST Care Connect EPO, BCBS HMO NPA Site 447, United Surest (previously Bind), Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Union Health Services, Inc., NorthShore Employee Tier 1 (NS University Health Systems), PNA, Blue Precision HMO, Health Alliance Employee EPO, Bright Health, AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, HST Care Connect PPO, Zing Health, Blue Cross Community MMAI, BlueCare Direct HMO and Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

CIGNA Choice Fund PPO

United Healthcare Select Plus POS

United Healthcare Options PPO

Humana HMO Premier

United Healthcare Indemnity

Humana National POS - Open Access

United Healthcare Choice Plus POS

Humana Platinum HMO

Humana HMO

Unicare PPO

First Health PPO

Aetna POS

Aetna QPOS

TRICARE Prime

Aetna Open Choice PPO

Aetna Open Access HMO

Golden Rule

TRICARE

Community Care Network (CCN)

Coventry

Aetna Open Access Aetna Select

Aetna Select

Aetna Choice POS

Aetna EPO

Humana National HMO

Humana National EPO

Aetna PPO

Beech Street PPO

Aetna HMO

Humana ChoiceCare PPO

Blue Advantage PPO

CorVel PPO

CorVel

Aetna Medicare PPO

Aetna Choice POS II

United Healthcare Choice Plus PPO

AARP

Medicare Advantage

Blue Cross PPO

Blue Advantage HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO

Coventry PPO

United Healthcare

Unicare

Medicaid

Humana

Cigna

PHCS Savility

United Healthcare Navigate HMO

First Health

HealthLink PPO

HealthLink

HFN EPO

HFN PPO

HFN Platinum EPO

Humana PPO

HFN

Aetna

Humana Medicare Advantage PPO

PHCS PPO

MultiPlan PPO

PHCS EPO

SEIU - Local 4 PPO

Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO

Oscar Health Choice (MarketPlace Plan (eff. 1/1/2022)

Union Medical Care PPO

AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan

CoventryOne PPO

HST Care Connect EPO

BCBS HMO NPA Site 447

United Surest (previously Bind)

Blue Cross HMO Illinois

Union Health Services, Inc.

NorthShore Employee Tier 1 (NS University Health Systems)

PNA

Blue Precision HMO

Health Alliance Employee EPO

Bright Health

AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan

SEIU - Local 4 HMO

Meridian

HST Care Connect PPO

Zing Health

Blue Cross Community MMAI

BlueCare Direct HMO

Blue Cross Medicare Supplement PPO

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Regeneron Healthcare Solutions, Inc.	$514 Eylea $311	EYLEA aflibercept injection $121	EYLEA HD $58	EYLEA (aflibercept) Injection $24
Genentech USA, Inc.	$399 LUCENTIS $268	VABYSMO $131
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$206 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $206
Allergan Inc.	$194 OZURDEX $194
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$123 BEOVU $108	$15
Other	$561 OZURDEX $148	ACTHAR $62	EYLEA aflibercept injection $56	VISUDYNE $53	SYFOVRE $32	Other $211

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$1,682
Education	$287
Travel and Lodging	$28

Biography

Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela is a physician who specializes in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela's clinical interests include macular degeneration, macular hole, and retinal detachment repair. He seems to be an in-network provider for Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. After attending National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) Faculty of Medicine for medical school, he completed his residency training at Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary. In addition to English, Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela (or staff) speaks Spanish and French. His hospital/clinic affiliations include Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Northwest Community Healthcare, and Ascension.

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Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD in 2020

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Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, MD From 2013 - 2021

Education & Training

Affiliations & Hospitals

Insurance Information

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General Payments

Biography

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