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Dr. Gary Lissner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
Dr. Gary Lissner, MD
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Dr. Gary Lissner, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Gary Lissner, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 75
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
50 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Gary Lissner, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Gary Lissner, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 50 years experience. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in 1974 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.They currently practice at Northwestern Medical Group and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Lissner has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis) among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Lissner received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 5 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Lissner also speaks Polish and Spanish. Dr. Lissner is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Visual Field Defects
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Visual Field Defects
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Visual Field Defects
Eyelid Surgery
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Accommodation Disorders
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Blocked Tear Duct
Chalazion
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Ectropion of Eyelid
Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Eyelid Spasm
Glaucoma
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Heterophoria
Keratitis
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Nearsightedness
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Blepharoplasty
Blepharorrhaphy
Non-Cosmetic Chemodenervation
Repair of Brow Ptosis and Blepharoptosis
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anisocoria
Blindness
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Corneal Ulcer
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diplopia
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Entropion
Esophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Migraine
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Nerve Sheath Tumors
Pterygium
Senile Cataracts
Trichiasis
B-Scan Ultrasound
Canthoplasty and Canthopexy
Canthotomy
Cataract Removal Surgery
Dacryocystectomy
Dacryocystorhinostomy
Enucleation of Eye
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Goniotomy
Ocular Prosthetics
Orbital Decompression and Orbitotomy
Reconstructive Eyelid Surgery
Repair of Entropion or Ectropion
Tear Duct Surgery
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice
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Locations

  1. 1 Northwestern Medical Group - Lavin Family Pavilion
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611
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Mar 19, 2020
He is very caring and concerned about your eyes and vision. He spends a lot of time with you and does a very thorough eye exam.
— Mar 19, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Polish
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    1974
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Northwest Hospital|Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    1975
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
    1978
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Toronto Hospital
    1979
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gary Lissner, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Lissner's profile.

Dr. Lissner frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects and Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis). See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gary Lissner, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Gary Lissner, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL