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Dr. Shira Simon, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. Shira Simon, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Shira Simon, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Shira Simon, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shira Simon, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Shira Simon, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 12 years experience. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2012 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity.They currently practice at Northwestern Medical Group and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Simon has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Diplopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Simon received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Simon is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Diplopia
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Diplopia
Visual Field Defects
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Diplopia
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Accommodation Disorders
Anisocoria
Blindness
Cataract
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Headache
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Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Retinal Neovascularization
Strabismus
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract with Neovascularization
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Lazy Eye
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Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurological Diseases
Nystagmus
Optic Nerve Disorder
Optic Neuritis
Papilledema
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus-Like Double Vision
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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    Options PPO
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    Select Plus EPO
    Select Plus HMO
    Select Plus POS
    United Healthcare
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  • Viant PPO
  • Worker's Compensation WC

Locations

  1. 1 Lavin Family Pavilion
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 908-8152
  2. 2 Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    645 N Michigan Ave Ste 440, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-8150

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

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Internship

Internship
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    2013
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shira Simon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Simon's profile.

Dr. Simon frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Diplopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shira Simon, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shira Simon, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL