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John Patrick Rhode, MD, is a fellowship-trained physician and surgeon specializing in glaucoma. Dr Rhode

graduated summa cum laude from the University of Illinois and the University of Illinois College of Medicine in

Chicago. He completed his internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center followed by residency in

Ophthalmology at the University of Illinois Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago. Following residency, he became

an Associate Professor at the University of Illinois and served as Chief Resident.

Dr. Rhode completed his training with a fellowship in glaucoma at the Eye and Ear Infirmary in Chicago and

then joined the Illinois Eye Center in 1995. His specialty includes management of glaucoma; a condition that

involves pressure related damage to the eye. Treatment options include laser surgery, medications and traditional

surgery. As part of this specialty, he also performs cataract surgery, ranging from simple to complex cases with

other coexisting eye diseases.

Dr. Rhode, a native of Piper City, IL resides in Peoria Heights with his wife, a radiologist, and their two children.