Had Shingles. Saved my right eye…read more So there's that! Ha! Nice going "Colby!" He is a devilishly handsome doctor w/ a gentle bedside manner. His father (still alive) must be thankful.

One of the physicians at Kraft Institute solved a long term and regularly irritatingly problem for…read moreme. My eyes itched as I woke up, in the afternoon, at field work at nature center, at night - almost all darn day. Other physicians and PAs have suggested allergy medications, ointments and ocular specialists. Failing to find such a physician in my own service, I chose a specialist based on Yelp and Google reviews. He noted an irritation on the edge of the eyelid and suggested cleaning with baby shampoo followed by warm compresses as necessary. Son-of-a-gun, it worked!!!!!

Staff are generally very impersonal. One male technician who screens your eyes prior to doctor's…read morevisit is very rude! Dr. Ruederman is very unfriendly and just rushes everything and doesn't give you a chance to talk or ask questions!

Bad service when you arrive. Not one welcome, hello, be right with you NOTHING…read more Great service once you're in with the staff. The doctors are very nice.

Gave me the wrong prescription. I ordered a better version and notified them in the new appointment…read morebecause they said my current glasses didn't need to be changed. The optometrist in response attempted to rescind the prescription for the test they had just given me. I still don't have the correct prescription. Also they ignored my concerns about my eyes so I guess I'll see a different optometrist anyway.

Waited 1 hr 20 minutes past my appointment time .... Terrible scheduling / dismal setting…read more Front desk could care less about wait time .....

I trust this place of business for my care and my families care …read more I go for ophthalmology retina specialist My sister would not be alive she had pulmonary embolism and DVT She goes to May doctors at the NW campus . I just went to an orthopaedics doctor and so far satisfied My daughter donated a kidney to a friend also The offices are small but comfortable . You may bring a support person with you. I go to the offices in Streaterville location at the main campus Some doctors have office locations at more than on place . If you have PPO it is fairly easy to get an office appointment

I would avoid the Dept. Of Ophthalmology at Northwestern University at all cost. I called the…read morescheduler for a pre-op appointment 6 times over more than 2 weeks with no response; the Ophthalmology Dept. 4 times who promised to have the scheduler call me, but again with no response; and the office of patient relations 2 times with no call back. I spent hours on my first appointment and now will start over with another provider. I've never felt so helpless and encountered such negligence. Don't fall into the same trap. I would give '0' rating if that was possible.

My experience with Dr. Surendra Basti was extremely disappointing. I found his communication to be…read morerude, dismissive, and unprofessional, and I felt as though he was talking down to me rather than treating me respectfully as a patient. During the visit, Dr. Basti explained the procedure he recommended. I then asked whether he could explain it to my friend, who had accompanied me and was waiting in the waiting area. He replied, "I don't like repeating myself twice." His nurse brought my friend into the examination room. When she arrived, Dr. Basti again stated that he had already explained everything to me and that he did not like repeating himself. I found this interaction unnecessarily disrespectful. I should have been able to ask for the information to be repeated for someone supporting me without feeling dismissed or uncomfortable. Clear, respectful communication is an essential part of patient care.

Dr. Basti did an excellent job of removing a very difficult, large cataract I had. After the…read moresurgery, my vision was amazing! I could see colors and images with fantastic clarity! Dr. Basti is very thorough, very detailed and is an excellent communicator. Thank you for your help and expertise, Dr. Basti. Your knowledge and skills are greatly appreciated. Sandy (Sanford) Fries

I'm updating my review because these negative reviews are year's old and should be disregarded…read more I've gone to Dr. Palmer for almost 40 years (he was young when I started!), and he's given excellent care all of these years. I've had laser surgery on a hole in my retina and two cataract surgeries. Highly recommended!

My doc referred me to Dr. Palmer about an ongoing dry eye condition…read more The appointment started badly from the beginning. First, Dr. Palmer was running an hour behind on appointments, and the front desk didn't even have the courtesy to tell me when I checked in, only when I asked 45 minutes past my appointment time. Next I met with members of Dr. Palmer's staff. All of whom were very friendly and informative. They are the ones that get the 2 stars. They conveyed my situation to Dr. Palmer who told me it wasn't as bad as it could be (true but it still sucks when your eyes feel constantly irritated) and then offered to write me a prescription. Several other doctors had specifically advised against the drug because of side effects so I asked Dr. Palmer why he thought it was a good idea. His only response, I like it and think it works. This is how Dr. Palmer was with most of the questions I asked that were a little more specific. I know doctors are busy, and I know patients can be annoying, but I didn't like that I felt badly for asking questions.

Dr Symanski has been my son's opthalmologist for over 10 yrs. We have followed her when she moved…read morelocations, long ago because we thought she was worth it. She keeps good records and has been great for my son's improved vision. Office staff efficient and helpful. excellent recommendations on eye products including glasse and contacts. right downtown.

My husband and I were both patients of Dr. Khan and very happy with our visits. But I just found…read moreout that Dr. Khan has closed her office. I guess she is doing virtual visits but apparently, we need to " find a new provider," as she just told me in a rather curt email. I don't know why it's not up on the website but this is very disappointing.

Amazing first experience here. Dr. Mona Khan is charismatic, attentive and skilled. She listened to…read moremy concerns, approached and addressed my issues with care. Scheduling online and communication was a breeze. I highly recommend a visit to get your eyes checked. You'll leave with a smile. Thank you Dr. Mona Khan.

I have just had my second cataract surgery today and it has been wonderful. Dr. John Yang has been…read moremy ophthalmologist for a few years now. He is the most down to earth, kind and competent doctor. He answered all my questions knowledgeably and I never feel rushed. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a doctor you can trust and receive the best care. Jackie R.

Having worked with hundreds of doctors over the years, both professionally and personally, I can…read moretell you that you do not want to go for the warm and fuzzy doctor. You want the expert. Too often, though not always, the doctors with good "bedside manner" are compensating for a lack of expertise. When it comes to medical care, you don't need nice; you need smart. I promise. Lisa Rosenberg at University Eye Specialists is perfectly pleasant and personable. But she is busy. She is not going to sit down and chit chat with you. And you may wait a long time because she gets a lot of emergent, complicated cases. But you will get the best medical care for your eyes that you can get in the city and far beyond. I wait a long time most times I go. Every time, I get irritated. Then I take deep breaths and it passes. Then I go see the doctor who is my best chance of not going blind, and I think that's a fair trade off.

awful. Dr. Mary is outdated in her technique, treatment options & technology. she is rude and has…read morebad energy to her. do not recommend her at all. every medical professional I have seen since, said they would have never used the laser she used on my skin color.

Had a "simple" procedure for eyelid ptosis several years ago that left me with severe retraction…read moreand lack of an upper eyelid crease. She revised it and it wasn't much improved. I've since flown all over the country to see at least a dozen occulo plastic surgeons over the years; half of whom did not want to touch me because they couldn't figure out what on earth she did to me. The other half suggested implanted weights, skin grafts, and full reconstruction. He even asked why I hadn't sued since she still does surgery with a cautery pen. I now have to get Botox and filler injected straight into my eyelid for the rest of my life. She's also condescending and comes off as arrogant during consultation. I figured she knew her sh*t since she had over 15 "certifications" on her office wall and has been in practice since the stone ages. Maybe just that many more years of skilled scam artist techniques. Someone WILL definitely sue one day. Avoid!