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James F McDonnell, MD

Ophthalmology

Provider Ratings

4.8 out of 5 (107 ratings)

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

630-953-6751
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Provider Groups

  • Loyola Medicine Physician

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
630-953-6751
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Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Ophthalmology

Clinical Interests

Conditions Treated

  • strabismus
  • strabismus surgery
  • vision testing and screening in young children

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola University Medical Center

1 S 260 Summit Ave
2nd Fl
Oakbrook Terrace , IL 60181

(630)953-6751 View Details

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

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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
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About


Dr. McDonnell is Professor and Director of Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus in the Department of Ophthalmology at Loyola University Medical Center since 1994. Dr. McDonnell received his undergraduate degree from Georgetown University and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School.

He began his medical career in Emergency Medicine at Northwestern University Medical Center in Chicago, but switched specialties completing his residency in Ophthalmology at the Eye Institute in Milwaukee at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He continued his subspecialty training completing a fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology and Adult Strabismus at the University of Wisconsin in Madison Wisconsin in 1991.

Dr. McDonnell joined the faculty of the University of Wisconsin from 1991-1993 and later spent time in private practice then joined the faculty at Loyola University Medical Center in 1994 where he remains on the faculty today.

Academic Title

Professor

Leadership Title

Medical Director, Pediatric Ophthalmology
Medical Director, Specialty Services - Ophthalmology
Director, Adult Strabismus Service

Ages Seen

Adolescents - 12 to 17
Children - 0 to 11
Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

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Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Georgetown University (1977)

Internship:
Northwestern University (1986)

Residency:
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals Inc (1990)

Fellowship:
University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics (1991)

Board Certifications

Ophthalmology, Ophthalmology, American Board of (1991)

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

(107 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.

47 Reviews

10/16/2024

I was/am very very impressed and I am trusting them with my eyesight!’

10/09/2024

Continue the good work!

08/29/2024

He’s just a fantastic person and wonderful doctor!

08/14/2024

We refer amyone who needs a pediatric ophthalmologist to Dr McDonnell because of the EXCELLENT care we have received over the years.

07/16/2024

Very happy with the provider

06/27/2024

Dr McDonnell took the time to really listen to my concerns and fully address them.

06/11/2024

Dr. James McDonnell is the BEST!

05/08/2024

In regards to the doctor and his personal nurse and the respectful receptionist. I couldn’t ask for more and I would recommend the doctor all of the time. Thank you

04/29/2024

Excelente

04/03/2024

Very knowledgeable

03/21/2024

Dr. McDonnell was fantastic with my daughter. She was very comfortable with him.

02/27/2024

Great experience

02/22/2024

Muy buenos

02/19/2024

I’m impressed and will tell family and friends if they need to use the services this is the place to go

02/15/2024

This was the first time I had met him, and I really look forward to seeing him again. He addressed all my concerns and spent a great deal of time testing me and explaining things to me.

02/12/2024

Had a surgery he didnt explain well at all what the negative were. He just said "im not sure". As far as i know doctors should know human bodies and what effects what if theyre a doctor in that field.

02/08/2024

Dr McDonnell is the best!

02/01/2024

BJ went out of her way to accommodate my schedule.

12/13/2023

He is the best!!

12/05/2023

Very impressed with every one I had contact with…….esp. Dr McDonnell.

11/26/2023

Special thanks to Laura (Sp) or Lori

11/23/2023

Dr. James McDonnell is fantastic

11/15/2023

I am thrilled with the outcome if my appointment! Through the prescription for my glasses I can see so much better. My quality of life has improved!

11/13/2023

good !

11/10/2023

Doctor McDonald was very caring, cheerful and a blessing to be with.

10/25/2023

N/A

10/20/2023

Dr and Laura are great!

10/20/2023

I have a different ophthalmologist elsewhere and coming here to discuss strabismus. I just had a thorough exam in June, and saw no need to go though all the same stuff again. It was time consuming and frustrating.

10/13/2023

Top notch office

10/01/2023

Excellent Service, Concerned that I understood and gave me excellent advice. Thank You!

09/11/2023

Everything went well.

09/06/2023

All three were GREAT!

08/14/2023

N/A

08/11/2023

The in-office experience was disappointing. . .I had to wait a long time for the Dr. and when he finally came, was very rushed. However he did respond to me by email and offered to make himself available for a phone call. I saw his message only today, so I will follow up with him to get some more information.

07/24/2023

Good.

07/21/2023

He was very different from other times. Maybe just having a bad day. Not what I expected at all.

07/15/2023

We wouldn't seek care elsewhere! Dr. McDonnell is the only person we trust!

06/08/2023

Todo el personal en general muy amable no cambien sigas con esa bonita actitud y servicio

05/28/2023

I am truly blessed to have dr.McDonald as my daughter doctor

03/15/2023

Just a little far but worth the drive

02/01/2023

Very good Indeed!!

01/23/2023

Dr. McDonnell is fantastic and worth the drive to get to

11/21/2022

Great doc

11/08/2022

They took the time to explain all the procedure and understood her needs.

10/14/2022

Los felicito espero sigan dando lo mejor de ustedes para sus pacientes

09/22/2022

They respect the child's wishes and needs.

07/21/2022

Dr. McDonnell and his staff are wonderful. Dr. McDonnell has been taking care of my child since she was born.
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Publications

  • Kaempferol Protects Against Retinal Photoreceptor Degeneration in a Mouse Model of Light-Induced Retinal Injury. Noguchi, J. L.; Seu, M. Y.; Qiao, J. B.; Tan, I. R.; Swaminathan, S. R.; McDonnell, J. F.; Tan, Z.; Bu, P.; Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Protection of Retinal Function by Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors Following Retinal Ischemia/Reperfusion Injury. Gange, W. S.; Qiao, J. B.; Park, P. J.; McDonnell, J. F.; Tan, Z.; Perlman, J. I.; Bu, P.; Journal of ocular pharmacology and therapeutics : the official journal of the Association for Ocular Pharmacology and Therapeutics
  • Effects of corrective strabismus surgery on social anxiety and self-consciousness in adults. Estes, K. J.; Parrish, R. K.; Sinacore, J.; Mumby, P. B.; McDonnell, J. F.; Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • Protection of retinal function by sulforaphane following retinal ischemic injury. Ambrecht, L. A.; Perlman, J. I.; McDonnell, J. F.; Zhai, Y.; Qiao, L.; Bu, P.; Experimental eye research
  • Amniotic band syndrome with significant orofacial clefts and disruptions and distortions of craniofacial structures. Muraskas, J. K.; McDonnell, J. F.; Chudik, R. J.; Salyer, K. E.; Glynn, L.; Journal of pediatric surgery
  • Pediatric Horner's syndrome due to a cervical thymic rest. McDonnell, J. F.; Ramonas, K.; Park, A. H.; Journal of pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus
  • Ocular complications of thermal injury: a 3-year retrospective. Bouchard, C. S.; Morno, K.; Perkins, J.; McDonnell, J. F.; Dicken, R.; The Journal of trauma
  • Spontaneous dural cavernous sinus fistula in a child. Skolnick, K. A.; McDonnell, J. F.; Journal of AAPOS : the official publication of the American Association for Pediatric Ophthalmology and Strabismus
  • Bilateral peripheral ulcerative keratitis associated with pyoderma gangrenosum. Bouchard, C. S.; Meyer, M. A.; McDonnell, J. F.; Cornea
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