Meet Dr. Emily Velotta

Dr. Emily Velotta is a board-certified ophthalmologist at Northwestern Medical Group, specializing in comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. She earned her medical degree from Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine and completed her ophthalmology residency at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Velotta provides a wide range of services, including cataract, glaucoma, and macular degeneration screening, management of dry eye and eyelid abnormalities, and urgent eye care. She also performs routine eye exams, prescribes eyeglasses, and offers diabetic eye evaluations.

Patients consistently describe Dr. Velotta as knowledgeable, thorough, and compassionate. She takes time to explain test results and treatment options, ensuring that each patient understands their condition and care plan. Her practice welcomes new patients, with appointments available for general eye exams, vision problems, and surgical consultations.

Fluent in Spanish, Dr. Velotta is committed to providing personalized care for adults and children. She is on the medical staff at Central DuPage Hospital and participates in the Northwestern Medicine Physician Network, connecting patients to a broad spectrum of specialty services when needed.