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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

(294 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.

126 Reviews

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’s 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, escuchó 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’m 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… 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

01/03/2024

Excellent care, but it was difficult to wait in the office for 3.5 hrs

12/22/2023

Made me feel very comfortable

12/21/2023

Excellent

12/19/2023

Continue the good work you do

12/19/2023

Simply the best

11/27/2023

Todo bien

11/25/2023

Appointment was well organized from xray to the tech to the doctor

11/23/2023

Have a long experience with Dr. deAlba and he has always impressed me with his knowledge and expertise.

11/21/2023

Very nice

11/21/2023

Always a good experience

11/16/2023

Care was professional and excellent.

11/12/2023

I already said it, 10

11/11/2023

Me gusta el trato que me dan!! �😃

11/09/2023

The best

11/02/2023

Satisfecha

11/01/2023

Dr. was able to squeeze me in despite being very busy. he was thorough and worked quickly and efficiently

10/31/2023

GOOD

10/29/2023

He was great in terms of being thorough and respectful, but seemed almost more focused on his med student and resident as on me, so I felt a little like a prop sometimes.

10/28/2023

One of best doctors I see.

10/26/2023

Explained everything well

10/25/2023

They were interested in my overall health and my family life.

10/24/2023

Wonderful doctor !

10/13/2023

Always seems in a hurry. Very nice guy but seems overworked.

10/13/2023

She's nice she listens to your concerns plus she understands you

10/12/2023

Very professional.

10/11/2023

I am completely satisfied with this physician. He relates to patients needs.

10/05/2023

My experience with this provider has always been excellent. He explains the need for yearly appointments and what I can expect in the future.

10/04/2023

I have been seeing this doctor for a specific issue and always receive the best of care

10/04/2023

This appointment went very smoothly. I was in and out in an hours time

10/03/2023

A;; who treat me are pleasant and carefully explain each procedure.

09/25/2023

Always a great experience

09/24/2023

excelant

09/20/2023

Will recommend Dr. De Alba to al my friends and family.

09/15/2023

very patient

09/14/2023

Excelente, yo recomendaría a otras personas

09/08/2023

Always timely and takes time to explain any issues or concerns during my office visit.

09/06/2023

The doctors & nurses at Loyola are number one

09/05/2023

Habla mi idioma

09/05/2023

Excellent Dr.I am extremely satisfied!!

08/26/2023

Always willing to answer questions

08/24/2023

Great as usual

08/22/2023

Again, Loyola is very, very lucky to have Dr.DeAlba.

08/19/2023

Consistent concern for my well being.

08/05/2023

Dr de Alba is a great eye doctor for my issues. He has a lot of care and is very good with the patients. He works so hard and so do his staff members. Ewa is awesome as well!

08/04/2023

he is a wonderful dr

08/03/2023

Top notch provider

08/03/2023

Very inconsiderate.

07/28/2023

He takes care of me. Explained every detail of my health issues

07/22/2023

I feel confident in his expertise

07/20/2023

Explained my condition

07/15/2023

Available, attentive thorough and conscientious

07/14/2023

Staff -medical & clerical all professional & helpful

07/13/2023

I left very relieved as always. The people are wonderful.

07/10/2023

THANKS

07/09/2023

Knowing this doctor runs extremely behind time wise, give grater intervals when booking patients.

07/07/2023

The only problem is the length of time waiting between the exams and the procedure. Other all is superb.

07/07/2023

The doctor is always 2-3 hrs behind on scheduled appointments. Rediculous wait time

07/06/2023

I'm very, very thankful for Dr DeAlba.

07/05/2023

esta muy bien

07/03/2023

Top notch retina specialist

07/01/2023

Retina doctor was very good
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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