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Dr. Shira Simon, MD

Ophthalmology*
5.0 (2)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Shira Simon, MD

Dr. Shira Simon, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Ophthalmology, has 12 years of experience, and is board certified in Ophthalmology. They graduated from HARVARD Medical School and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Simon, completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity. Patients rated Dr. Simon an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Simon works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Visual Field Defects, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Diplopia along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Simon's Office 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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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Visual Field Defects
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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
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    • Coventry Health Care of Illinois
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    • Galaxy Health Network
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    • Health Alliance
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    • Imagine Health
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
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    About Dr. Shira Simon, MD

    Specialties*
    • Ophthalmology

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    Years of Experience
    • 12 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1659632420
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity
    Residency
    Internship
    • Cambridge Health Alliance
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • HARVARD Medical School
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Ophthalmology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Shira Simon, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Simon is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Simon has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Simon works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Simon’s profile.

    Dr. Simon has seen patients for Visual Field Defects, All Headaches (incl. Migraine) and Diplopia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Simon on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    2 patients have reviewed Dr. Simon. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Simon.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Simon, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Simon appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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