Mercyhealth Welcomes New Ophthalmology Clinic

News Release

Contact: Therese Michels

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Media Specialist

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September 22, 2025                                    

Mercyhealth Welcomes New Ophthalmology Clinic

MCHENRY and ALGONQUIN, Illinois—Mercyhealth is pleased to announce it has acquired Whispering Point Ophthalmology. Located in McHenry and Algonquin, the clinics have been renamed Mercyhealth Whispering Point.

As part of the acquisition, ophthalmologists Maureen Richards, MD, and Joseph Kappil, MD, have joined Mercyhealth.

Dr. Richards received her medical degree from Rush University Medical College, Chicago, and completed her ophthalmology residency at the Eye Institute of the Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. She is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

Dr. Kappil received his medical degree at Loyola Stritch School of Medicine, Maywood, IL, completed his ophthalmology training at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology.

“Mercyhealth is pleased to partner with Drs. Richards and Kappil and the staff at the newly named Mercyhealth Whispering Point,” said Jeni Hallatt, Mercyhealth Vice President. “This partnership expands ophthalmology services for patients in McHenry County and gives Dr. Kappil and Dr. Richards access to the advanced technology and resources at Mercyhealth Hospital and Physician Clinic–Crystal Lake.” 

For more information and to make an appointment, call (815) 363-8866.