Dr. Wendel is a medical retinologist and cataract surgeon who brings exceptional training and a patient-centered philosophy to Fox Valley Ophthalmology. He completed his Medical Retina and Molecular Ophthalmology fellowship at the University of Iowa, one of the nation's leading institutions for retinal care.
Dr. Wendel believes in establishing a relationship with patients based on mutual respect and cooperation. While modern medical care is complex and nuanced, he strives to educate patients and allow them to make decisions that are true to their values and goals. He also believes in creating a joyful environment filled with levity and gratitude.
Dr. Wendel and his wife, a dermatologist, have four daughters.
Ophthalmology
Sub-Specialty: Medical Retinologist & Cataract Surgeon
B.S. University of Notre Dame, 2001
M.D. University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, 2006
Residency at the University of Iowa Dept. of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, 2010
Medical Retina and Molecular Ophthalmology fellowship, University of Iowa, 2011
Board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, practicing since 2011
On staff: Amita St. Joseph Hospital, Advocate Sherman Hospital, Valley Ambulatory Surgery Center*
*Surgery is not performed at every location
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Illinois Society of Eye Physicians and Surgeons
I believe in establishing a relationship with patients based on mutual respect and cooperation. I strive to educate patients and allow them to make decisions that are true to their values and goals, while creating a joyful environment filled with levity and gratitude.
Medical retina including treatment of age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, retinal vascular disease, uveitis
Cataract surgery
Minimally invasive glaucoma surgery (MIGS)
