Eye Physicians and Surgeons
Whispering Point Ophthalmology
2 locations to serve you:
McHenry 4314-B Crystal Lake Road (Whispering Point Center)
Algonquin 1494 Merchant Drive (Briarwood Office Center)
Call for appointment: (815) 363-8866
FAX: (815) 363-8893
Your Doctors
Dr. Maureen Richards is a board–certified ophthalmologist and fellow of the American Board of Ophthalmology. She specializes in providing a full spectrum of eye care, from prescribing glasses and contact lenses to complex and delicate eye surgery.
She received her medical degree from Rush University Medical College and completed her ophthalmology training at the Eye Institute of the Medical College of Wisconsin.
She is very thorough, caring, and knowledgeable. Dr. Richards is a Chicago native and is a proud wife and mother of two children.
Dr. Joseph Kappil is a board–certified comprehensive ophthalmologist who is a native of the Chicago land area. He finished his undergraduate education at the University of Chicago. Graduating from Loyola Stritch School of Medicine in 1994, he then pursued his dream of treating eye disease by completing his ophthalmology training at Loyola University Medical Center in 1998.
Dr. Kappil specializes in cataract surgery and offers multifocal and toric intraocular lens implantation. He treats glaucoma patients with the latest medical, surgical, and laser equipment.
Dr. Kappil enjoys treating patients of all ages for all vision care, from advanced procedures to "regular" eye check ups.
Dr. Kappil is married and has three children.