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Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD

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Specializes in: Vitreoretinal Diseases (Retina and Vitreous) and Surgery

Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

Professional interests include: intravitreal injection, melanoma, vitreous problems, and more.

3524 E Milwaukee Street
Janesville, WI 53546

(608) 756-7110

Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD is a retina specialist in Freeport, IL specializing in vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous) and surgery. He graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD is affiliated with U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and UW Health.

Office Locations

UW Health

1045 W Stephenson Street
Freeport, IL 61032

(815) 599-6290

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2500 Overlook Terrace William S. Middleton Mvh (607)
Madison, WI 53705

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UW Health

2880 University Avenue
Madison, WI 53705

(608) 916-2020

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UW Health

3524 E Milwaukee Street
Janesville, WI 53546

(608) 756-7110

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Some issues Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, 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.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2023

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

Top 5%

By Volume:

diagnostic A-scan

eye procedures

SCODI of the posterior segment

vitrectomy

In 2023, Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD performed more diagnostic A-scan, eye procedures, SCODI of the posterior segment (SCODI-P), and vitrectomy (vitreous surgery) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Illinois.

Top 25%

By Volume:

diagnostic B-scan

diagnostic imaging

intravitreal drug injection

By Affordability:

fundus photography

pars plana vitrectomy

scanning computerized ophthalmic diagnostic imaging

SCODI of the posterior segment

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD performed more diagnostic B-scan, diagnostic imaging, and intravitreal drug injection procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for fundus photography, pars plana vitrectomy (PPV), 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 75% of them. 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. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2012 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	89
doctor visit	1955
eye procedures	2685
injections	868
photocoagulation	81
ultrasound (sonogram)	89

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2013 were eye procedures, injections, photocoagulation and diagnostic imaging.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	70
doctor visit	1698
eye procedures	2488
injections	807
photocoagulation	74
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	70

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	357
Female	501

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	799
Black	21
Hispanic	14
Asian	11
Other	13
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	313
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	178
Less than 65	100

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2013

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	36
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2014 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	75
doctor visit	1678
eye procedures	2415
injections	757
photocoagulation	40
ultrasound (sonogram)	75

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	332
Female	473

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	742
Black	23
Hispanic	14
Asian	0
Other	15
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	285
From 75 to 84	258
85 and over	180
Less than 65	82

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2014

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	35
Dementia	8
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2015 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	87
doctor visit	1720
eye procedures	2539
injections	793
photocoagulation	49
ultrasound (sonogram)	87

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	706
Female	1034

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	1594
Black	40
Hispanic	50
Asian	0
Other	32
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	636
From 75 to 84	560
85 and over	360
Less than 65	184

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2015

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	7
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2016 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	98
doctor visit	1685
eye procedures	2345
injections	782
photocoagulation	14
ultrasound (sonogram)	98

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	358
Female	499

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	795
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	18
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	325
From 75 to 84	275
85 and over	180
Less than 65	77

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2016

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	13
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2017 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	65
doctor visit	1763
eye procedures	2281
injections	822
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	370
Female	532

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	833
Black	0
Hispanic	20
Asian	0
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	363
From 75 to 84	292
85 and over	173
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2017

Hypertension	63
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	34
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	35
Dementia	7
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2018 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	93
doctor visit	1671
eye procedures	2238
injections	764
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	93

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	364
Female	543

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	845
Black	0
Hispanic	17
Asian	0
Other	23
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	374
From 75 to 84	290
85 and over	164
Less than 65	79

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2018

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	33
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2019 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	65
doctor visit	1556
eye procedures	2160
injections	673
photocoagulation	26
ultrasound (sonogram)	65

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	366
Female	527

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	828
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	27
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	387
From 75 to 84	267
85 and over	165
Less than 65	74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2019

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	48
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2020 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	72
doctor visit	1344
eye procedures	1650
injections	643
photocoagulation	18
ultrasound (sonogram)	72

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	315
Female	437

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	696
Black	15
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	19
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	333
From 75 to 84	242
85 and over	120
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2020

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	29
Depression	18
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	34
Dementia	5
Cancer	7

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2021 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	62
doctor visit	1393
eye procedures	1775
injections	666
photocoagulation	15
ultrasound (sonogram)	62

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	307
Female	430

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	678
Black	0
Hispanic	12
Asian	0
Other	30
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	324
From 75 to 84	235
85 and over	137
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2021

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	2
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	32
Dementia	6
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL during 2022 were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic imaging	63
doctor visit	1444
eye procedures	2100
injections	736
photocoagulation	22
ultrasound (sonogram)	63

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	322
Female	431

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	692
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	41
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	340
From 75 to 84	231
85 and over	141
Less than 65	41

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD in 2022

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	68
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	23
Depression	17
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	14
Atrial Fibrilation	17
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	31
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD treated as a retina specialist in Freeport, IL were eye procedures, injections, diagnostic imaging and ultrasound (sonogram).

diagnostic imaging	76
doctor visit	1627
eye procedures	2243
injections	755
photocoagulation	35
prophylaxis (preventive treatment)	12
ultrasound (sonogram)	76

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD.

**Gender**
Male	345
Female	491

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	10
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	772
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	13
Other	22

**Age**
75 to 84	265
85 and over	163
Less than 65	73
65 to 74	334

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD From 2012 - 2022

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

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	27
Depression	16
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	6
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	8
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	10
Dementia	6
Cancer	7

Education & Training

Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD graduated from Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine. He completed residency at Dalhousie University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Ophthalmology and has a state license in Wisconsin.

Medical School: Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: Dalhousie University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Ophthalmology

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

UW Health

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General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation	$624 BUPARLISIB $122	$502
Allergan Inc.	$145 OZURDEX $145
Dutch Ophthalmic, USA	$123 EVA Ophthalmic Surgical System $123
Genentech USA, Inc.	$115 LUCENTIS $115
Bausch and Lomb Inc.	$92 TORIC $92
Other	$158 CIRRUS HD-OCT $44	EXPRESS $42	ILUVIEN $36	SYFOVRE $17	$19

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$738
Travel and Lodging	$502
Education	$17

Research Payments

Dr. Michael M. Altaweel, MD has received 94 research payments totaling $555,793.

Biography

Dr. Michael Altaweel specializes in surgery and vitreoretinal diseases (retina and vitreous). Areas of expertise for Dr. Altaweel include macular problems, laser treatment, and photocoagulation. Dr. Altaweel is professionally affiliated with UW Health and U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with Dalhousie University, Dr. Altaweel attended Dalhousie University Faculty of Medicine for medical school.