Richard G. Gieser, M.D.
Retina & Vitreous

Richard G. Gieser, M.D., certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology, specializes in retinal-vitreous disease. Diabetic retinopathy, retinal detachments, and macular degeneration are among the many diseases treated by Dr. Gieser.

Dr. Gieser received his medical degree from Baylor University in Houston, Texas. His residency was at the Illinois University Eye and Ear Infirmary. Dr. Gieser completed a fellowship in retinal surgery at New York Hospital. Dr. Gieser was born in China where his father was a missionary doctor.

Dr. Gieser is a Clinical Professor Emertis in retinal disease and surgery at Loyola Medical School. By request, Dr. Gieser also teaches abroad. He has taught at medical schools in China, India, Pakistan, Bulgaria, Romania, Nigeria, Uganda, Siberia, and Afghanistan.

Dr. Gieser is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the Christian Medical Society.

Dr. Gieser examines patients on referral from other physicians.

Dr. Gieser has office hours at our Wheaton location.