Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Evanston Sherman Avenue
Ophthalmology • Evanston, IL
About
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology (Evanston) is part of the Northwestern Medicine Department of Ophthalmology, a nonprofit medical practice based in Chicago, IL. It treats the full spectrum of eye diseases and serves the Northwestern Medicine network, including locations in Evanston. The department operates under the Northwestern Medicine umbrella and is listed with general contact information (main phone: 312.695.8150) and a public-facing homepage at nm.org/locations/department-of-ophthalmology. If you’re seeking Evanston-specific ophthalmology care, this department is the relevant Northwestern Medicine ophthalmology resource.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Northwestern Medicine Ophthalmology Evanston Sherman Avenue
Phone
8475356440
kflesch@nm.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- WebMD and Vitals: 3.8 - 4.0 out of 5 (18 ratings per site)
Patients praise
- Successful surgical outcomes, particularly cataract surgery
- Effective management of chronic conditions like glaucoma
- Professional and thorough examination experiences for some patients
Common complaints
- Complaints regarding communication and listening skills
- Allegations of incorrect interpretation of medical conditions
- Concerns about billing practices and costs
- Perception of staff turnover
- Feeling anxious or alarmed by treatment plans
"I just had cataract surgery done on both my eyes by Dr. Palmer. I call him my miracle maker."
— Vitals review of Dr. David Palmer"If you want a doctor who carefully listens to your complaints, Dr. Palmer is not for you. He failed to understand my situation and purposefully disseminated incorrect information about my case."
— Vitals review of Dr. David PalmerSynthesized 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
- Community members protest plans for ICE detention facility — Mar 30, 2026
- Community members protest plans for ICE detention facility — Mar 22, 2026
- Light Impacts How the Brain Perceives and Remembers Threats - News Center — Mar 27, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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