Dr. Timothy Janetos

Dr. Timothy Milton Janetos is an ophthalmologist at Northwestern Medicine who specializes in ocular inflammation and uveitis as well as cataract care. He partners closely with each patient to clarify the diagnosis, review options in plain language, and tailor a plan that balances vision, comfort, and long-term eye health. In clinic he performs office-based treatments such as intravitreal injections and manages complex inflammatory eye disease, including issues related to systemic conditions. In the operating room, he offers modern cataract and implant surgery designed to help patients return to the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Janetos is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and serves as an Assistant Professor at the Feinberg School of Medicine. He collaborates with rheumatology, infectious disease, and other specialists when inflammation involves the whole body, ensuring coordinated care from first visit through follow-up. Patients describe his approach as thorough, thoughtful, and easy to understand—qualities he brings to every encounter.