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Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous)

University of Michigan Medical School (1989)

Professional interests include: intravitreal injection, vitrectomy (vitreous surgery), vitreoretinal surgical procedures, and more.

2015 N Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 668-8250

Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD is a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). He graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989 and has 37 years of experience. Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine.

Office Locations

Northwestern Medicine

2015 N Main Street
Wheaton, IL 60187

(630) 668-8250

(630) 668-9561

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Some issues Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD can help you with:

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.

Vitrectomy (Vitreous Surgery)

Vitrectomy is a surgical procedure to remove the clear gel (the vitreous) that fills the eyeball. This procedure is usually done in order for the surgeon to reach through the eye to the retina, which is located on the inside back of the eyeball. A vitrectomy may also be performed to remove vitreous that is contaminated with blood, infection, or debris.

Like all eye surgeries, a vitrectomy is performed using very tiny instruments that can handle delicate and exact procedures within the eye, and the surgeon often uses a microscope to see them. The idea of removing the inside of the eyeball can be unnerving, but the vitreous is replaced with a saline or silicone solution and vision is not usually affected. A vitrectomy may be performed as part of treatment for:

Retinopathy
Retinal detachment
A macular hole
Cataracts
Infection or severe injury within the eye

During surgery, patients will be given adequate anesthesia so they won't be aware of what is happening. After surgery, patients may feel some discomfort as their eyes heal Patients may have to temporarily wear an eye patch to protect their eyes, or use eye drops to help them heal. Depending on what kind of surgery patients have had, their vision may be blurry for a few days. Patients should feel better within a few days, but it may take more than a month for their vision to completely recover.

In The News

“"Basically all of our patients had stabilization of their macular degeneration," said Jon Gieser, a retinal surgeon at Wheaton Eye Clinic who served as principal investigator for the study.”—"AREA EYE CLINICS SET THEIR SIGHTS ON NEW THERAPY", Chicago Tribune, July 2000

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Affordability:

eye injection

intraocular injection

intravitreal drug injection

intravitreal injection

In 2023, Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD had a list price for eye injection, intraocular injection, intravitreal drug injection, and intravitreal injection that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 10%

By Affordability:

eye tests

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2023, Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD had a list price for eye tests, scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging (SCODI), and SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 90% of providers in related specialties within Illinois. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	12
doctor visit	30
eye procedures	4234
injections	1260
laser treatment	19
photocoagulation	44
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	19
doctor visit	45
eye procedures	4340
injections	1344
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	39
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	19

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	559
Female	746

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1185
Black	14
Hispanic	46
Asian	39
Other	21
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	501
From 75 to 84	473
85 and over	270
Less than 65	61

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	11
eye procedures	3549
injections	1080
laser treatment	19
photocoagulation	33
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	464
Female	651

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1001
Black	0
Hispanic	40
Asian	37
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	431
From 75 to 84	415
85 and over	228
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	70
eye procedures	3234
injections	1063
laser treatment	22
photocoagulation	22

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	894
Female	1190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1860
Black	24
Hispanic	74
Asian	76
Other	50
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	844
From 75 to 84	716
85 and over	442
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2015

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	40
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	18
eye procedures	3270
injections	1017
laser treatment	14
photocoagulation	14

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	474
Female	645

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	991
Black	12
Hispanic	44
Asian	42
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	438
From 75 to 84	377
85 and over	251
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2016

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	15
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2017 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	22
eye procedures	3049
injections	957

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	467
Female	596

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	948
Black	0
Hispanic	39
Asian	44
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	405
From 75 to 84	375
85 and over	245
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	11
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2018 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	24
eye procedures	2968
injections	978

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	523

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	820
Black	12
Hispanic	27
Asian	44
Other	22
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	350
From 75 to 84	337
85 and over	202
Less than 65	36

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2018

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	4
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	38
Dementia	9
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	15
eye procedures	3095
injections	986
laser treatment	11
photocoagulation	11

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	402
Female	549

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	852
Black	14
Hispanic	26
Asian	39
Other	20
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	378
From 75 to 84	346
85 and over	197
Less than 65	30

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	39
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2020 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

eye procedures	2543
injections	742

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	474

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	748
Black	0
Hispanic	27
Asian	35
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	317
From 75 to 84	319
85 and over	183
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2020

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	3
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	37
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2021 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	960
eye procedures	1448
injections	692

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	349
Female	470

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	737
Black	0
Hispanic	24
Asian	27
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	304
From 75 to 84	312
85 and over	181
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2021

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL during 2022 were eye procedures and injections.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	859
eye procedures	1293
injections	618

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	321
Female	420

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	652
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	29
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	296
85 and over	164
Less than 65	20

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	14
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	21
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	36
Dementia	5
Cancer	16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated as a retina specialist in Wheaton, IL were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and laser treatment.

diagnostic imaging	15
doctor visit	205
eye procedures	3002
injections	976
laser treatment	16
photocoagulation	27
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	11
ultrasound (sonogram)	15

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD.

**Gender**
Male	427
Female	569

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	6
Asian / Pacific Islander	37
Non-Hispanic White	890
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	34
Other	15

**Age**
75 to 84	360
85 and over	214
Less than 65	37
65 to 74	384

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	34
Atrial Fibrillation	13
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Education & Training

Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD graduated from University of Michigan Medical School in 1989. He completed residency at University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified) and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School (1989)

Residency: University of Michigan Affiliated Hospitals (1993)

Board Certification: American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Wheaton, IL.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2018-01-09

Dr. Gieser has been seeing me since August 2015. Very knowledgeable and professional, he's been very instrumental in treating my eyes, which are affected by diabetes. I highly recommend Dr. Gieser as your go-to ophthalmologist.

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Alcon Research Ltd	$755 $755
Alcon Laboratories Inc	$755 $755
Allergan Inc.	$30 OZURDEX $30
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$29 PROLENSA $16	ZYLET $13
ThromboGenics, Inc.	$16 JETREA $16

**Types of Payments**
Travel and Lodging	$1,319
Food and Beverage	$249
Education	$16

Research Payments

Dr. Jon P. Gieser, MD has received 101 research payments totaling $156,136.

Biography

Dr. Jon Gieser is a vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) specialist in Wheaton, IL. Dr. Gieser's clinical interests include retinal detachment repair, macular hole, and retina surgery. He is professionally affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital. After attending the University of Michigan Medical School, he completed his residency training at a hospital affiliated with the University of Michigan.