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Felipe De Alba, MD

Ophthalmology

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Ophthalmology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

About

Dr. Felipe De Alba is a Vitreoretinal specialist at Loyola University Medical Center. He is currently the Director of the Retina Service. He has been at Loyola since the year 2000. He grew up in Mexico. He obtained his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila. He immigrated to the US. He completed his Ophthalmology training in University of Nebraska. He then completed a Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the University of Illinois. Subsequently he started to practice at Loyola. He is involved in patient care, resident and medical student education and ophthalmic research. In his practice he sees patients with a variety of Retinal diseases including Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal detachments, Vascular Occlusions and Macular diseases.Dr. Felipe De Alba is a Vitreoretinal specialist at Loyola University Medical Center. He is currently the Director of the Retina Service. He has been at Loyola since the year 2000. He grew up in Mexico. He obtained his medical degree from Universidad Autonoma de Coahuila. He immigrated to the US. He completed his Ophthalmology training in University of Nebraska. He then completed a Vitreoretinal diseases and surgery at the University of Illinois. Subsequently he started to practice at Loyola. He is involved in patient care, resident and medical student education and ophthalmic research. In his practice he sees patients with a variety of Retinal diseases including Macular Degeneration, Diabetic Retinopathy, Retinal detachments, Vascular Occlusions and Macular diseases.

Academic Title

Professor

Leadership Title

Director, Retinal Service

Ages Seen

Adolescents - 12 to 17
Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Internship:
Ball Memorial Hospital School of Radiologic Technology (1995)

Residency:
University of Nebraska Medical Center (1998)

Fellowship:
University of Illinois Medical Center (2000)

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board of (2000)

Provider Groups

Loyola Medicine Physician

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.8 out of 5

(284 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

69 Reviews

10/25/2024

Happy to go to this doctor snd staff is good

10/17/2024

Very good! Services

10/08/2024

Wait time can be long - too heavy of a patient load.

10/03/2024

Always expect good service

09/06/2024

Always encouraging about my condition which is not curable but manageable.

08/30/2024

The service was good. The wait was very long.

08/28/2024

Rush examination

08/27/2024

None

08/23/2024

Excellent doctor

08/23/2024

Excellent MD! & nurse! Thx.

08/22/2024

I would definitely come back if any other concerns came up.

08/09/2024

Excellent practice, worth the wait time.

08/07/2024

Excellent doctor.

07/26/2024

Dr. DE ALBA FELIPE is excellent! He's smart and very professional! I read his recent award while sitting in the lobby waiting. He very well deserved it!

07/24/2024

Always answers questions caring makes treatment more bearable

07/18/2024

Some time鈥檚 waiting is long but I do understand that there are a lot of patients

07/16/2024

I seriously doubt I could find a better retina speciallist than Dr. DeAlba.

07/12/2024

Always honest and consistent with respect

07/09/2024

Was delighted to be out of the doctors office so quickly.

07/09/2024

Full confidence in Dr de Alba.

06/27/2024

No problem, just very long wait time.

06/21/2024

I trust Dr. DiAlba and feel confident under his care.

06/20/2024

EVERY THING IS GOOD.

06/19/2024

Everything is perfect, but the wait is a little to long.

06/18/2024

All are excellent people

06/14/2024

Knowledgeable

06/11/2024

Thank you loyola for everything

06/07/2024

Love all the staff

06/06/2024

Mucha experiencia

06/04/2024

Dr de Alba is fantastic

06/04/2024

Team is polite courteous caring

05/30/2024

Fue muy amable, escuch贸 mis inquietudes Gracias

05/30/2024

Dr DeAlba is kind, respectful and knowledgeable.

05/29/2024

He takes his time to share info

05/23/2024

Geot service

05/16/2024

Wish service could move faster.

05/09/2024

Every thing was good

05/07/2024

No complaints

05/07/2024

Para mi! Siempre me tratan con amabilidad, y muy atentos .

05/02/2024

Very good experience

04/26/2024

Dr. Felipe DeAlba es un Doctor excepcional y dedicado!

04/25/2024

Great retina doctor

04/19/2024

Pleased.

04/16/2024

Para mi el doctor de Alva siempre me a echo sentir que realmente se preocupa por sus pasientes i eso para mi es muy importante resibir atencion a nuestras necesidades

04/16/2024

Un trato muy agradable

04/12/2024

Everything good

04/02/2024

His exam of my eyes is very quick. When I saw him a year ago I asked when the cataract on my right eye was going to be taken care of. He agreed it was time. Had I not asked, he would have sent me on my way.

03/28/2024

I love how he listens to me

03/26/2024

The staff is excellent & helpful & professional

03/22/2024

Mucho tiempo de espera

03/22/2024

Very informative & knowledgeable and he makes my results understandable to me

03/20/2024

again, I always receive excellent care

03/19/2024

Always feel confident in the care I receive

03/07/2024

I have confidence in their care and knowledge of medical things.

02/29/2024

Great

02/16/2024

Like I said great doctor but wait time to see him is very long

02/15/2024

He in my opinion is an overall excellent doctor

02/07/2024

Always listens - explains - treated w/care

02/06/2024

Carong and professional

02/02/2024

I like being examined by the residents as well as my main provider. I鈥檓 very happy to help with their training by allowing them the opportunity to examine me. I also really appreciate that the time to move through the clinic has become more efficient. Several years ago I was in the clinic for over 7 hours, and it is far better now.

01/25/2024

Dr DeAlba is the best.

01/24/2024

No escucha a los pacientes.

01/23/2024

the doctor was wonderful but have too too many patient at one time

01/23/2024

Appeared to be in a big hurry's too many patients

01/19/2024

You have the best with Dr. De Al Ba ! Smart, detailed and kind !

01/18/2024

THIS EYE DOCTOR AND HIS ENTIRE STAFF ARE EXCELLENTIHAVE NOT SEEN SUCH A BEUTIFUL TEAM

01/17/2024

Muy satisfactoria

01/11/2024

Great overall. I hate the long wait times

01/11/2024

I always feel very secure when I leave because they've taken care of everything that I need them to take care of Dr Philippe album and his entire medical assistance and nurses
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Publications

  • Bilateral rhegmatogenous retinal detachments in a patient taking pazopanib: A case report. Adams, N. J.; De Alba, F.; American journal of ophthalmology case reports
  • Association of Transient Colorblindness With Sildenafil and Tadalafil. Rosen, S. M.; Kaja, S.; De Alba, F.; JAMA ophthalmology
  • IGG4-RELATED OPHTHALMIC DISEASE PRESENTING AS CHOROIDAL AND ORBITAL LESIONS. Gange, W. S.; Holland, S. M.; De Alba, F.; Retinal cases & brief reports
  • Do not forget Susac syndrome in patients with unexplained acute confusion. Star, M.; Gill, R.; Bruzzone, M.; De Alba, F.; Schneck, M. J.; Biller, J.; Journal of stroke and cerebrovascular diseases : the official journal of National Stroke Association
  • Granulomatous hepatitis, choroiditis and aortoduodenal fistula complicating intravesical Bacillus Calmette-Guérin therapy: Case report. Gao, C. Q.; Mithani, R.; Leya, J.; Dawravoo, L.; Bhatia, A.; Antoine, J.; De Alba, F.; Russo, P. A.; Fimmel, C. J.; BMC infectious diseases