Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology
Ophthalmology • Chicago, IL • 11 locations across the Chicago area locations
About
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology (Department of Ophthalmology) is a nonprofit medical practice based in Chicago, IL. It provides comprehensive eye disease care and treatment across the full spectrum of ophthalmology. Key details: headquarters in Chicago, 5 employees (as reported), main contact at 312-695-8150, homepage nm.org/locations/department-of-ophthalmology. LinkedIn: /northwestern-medicine-department-of-ophthalmology with about 541 followers.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
259 E Erie St, Ste 1520, Chicago, Illinois 60611, US
Phone
184466238837
careers@nm.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Telehealth
Available
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive
- ZipAppointments: 2.2 stars (aggregate summary) (38 reviews)
- Northwestern Medicine (nm.org): 4.9 stars (Dr. Bryar)
- Northwestern Medicine (nm.org): 4.9 stars (Dr. Volpe) (75 reviews)
Patients praise
- Physicians are highly skilled and experts in their field
- Thorough and clear communication from medical staff regarding diagnoses and treatments
- Effective and life-changing surgical outcomes reported by many patients
- Kind and attentive bedside manner for many doctors
Common complaints
- Check-in staff sometimes perceived as unfriendly
- Complaints of arrogance or lack of bedside manner with some specific physicians
- Concerns regarding high staff turnover and administrative communication issues
"Dr. Bryar and his staff are amazing! Having PRK has been life changing, I am beyond grateful."
— Northwestern Medicine patient review for Dr. Paul J. Bryar"He's a knowledgeable (and exceedingly pleasant) ophthalmologist who always does a thorough examination of my eyesight and explains his findings and insights."
— Northwestern Medicine patient review for Dr. Jeremy A. Lavine"Rosenberg was arrogant, almost nasty, and ignorant. He did not understand my child's condition so dismissed symptoms and gave bad advice."
— Vitals.com patient review for Dr. Michael A. RosenbergSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Ophthalmology Grant Supports Unrestricted Research, Innovation - News Center — Jan 26, 2026
- Backed by Philanthropy, CEVO Advancing Personalized Glaucoma Treatment with AI and Imaging | News | Northwestern Engineering — Jul 28, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine Opens New Outpatient Center in Bronzeville — Sep 3, 2025
- Northwestern Medicine opens outpatient clinic in Bronzeville - Chicago Sun-Times — Sep 3, 2025
- JCI Insight - PROX1 loss in adult mouse Schlemm’s canal causes permanent ocular hypertension — Jun 22, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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