Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela, M.D., Ph.D.
Dr. Enrique Garcia-Valenzuela is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in vitreoretinal surgery. He has been practicing vitreo-retinal surgery since 2001, with expertise in both medical and surgical retinal conditions.
Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela earned a PhD and made a groundbreaking discovery showing that adult neurons can die through programmed cell death when injured.
His research has explored damage to retinal neurons and gene therapy approaches designed to prevent neuronal death. He has written numerous scientific publications, delivered many presentations, and served as Primary Investigator in several clinical trials.
- English, French, and Spanish
Areas of Expertise
Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela’s clinical interests include:
- Macular degenerative diseases
- Uveitis
- Ocular melanomas
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Retinal detachment repair
- Retinopathy of prematurity
- Macular holes
- Macular puckers
Awards & Recognition
Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela has received several honors, including:
- Martha Lucas Pate Award for Best PhD Thesis
- Oncology Award for Best Intern
- Beem-Fisher Award of the Chicago Ophthalmology Society
- Retina Society Fellow Award
- American Geriatrics Society Jahnigen Award
Professional Memberships
Dr. Garcia-Valenzuela is a member of:
- American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Society of Retina Specialists
- Retina Society
Professional Certification
Board Certified:
Ophthalmology-Retinal/Surgery
Medical School:
National University of Mexico
Internship:
Westchester County Medical Center, Valhalla, NY
Residency:
University of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Fellowship:
Kresge Eye Institute, Vitreoretinal Diseases, Detroit, MI
Locations
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, IL 60005
Northwest Medical Arts Bldg. 1100 W. Central Rd, LL2
DES PLAINES, IL 60016
Golf Surgical Building 8901 W. Golf Rd. #206
HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
St. Alexius Hospital Bldg. 3 Barrington Road #4500