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Dr. Deborah Fishman, MD

Dr. Deborah Fishman, MD

Pediatric Ophthalmology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Deborah Fishman, MD is a pediatric ophthalmologist in Wilmette, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Albert Einstein College of Medicine in 1987. She is affiliated with medical facilities Highland Park Hospital and Saint Alexius Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 12 reviews 4 Star Rating (12 reviews)

Practice

3612 Lake Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
(847) 256-2020

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fishman specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Low Wait Times
    Patients are usually seen in 10 minutes or less.
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Dr. Fishman's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fishman

4.0

12 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 Star
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Aug 24, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Sep 17, 2020
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jun 27, 2019
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What went well
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Northbrook, IL – Apr 08, 2017
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
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MomofTwo in Palatine, IL – Jan 30, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

Our practice focuses on total eye care for children and eye muscle surgery for adults and children. We treat children from birth through 18 years of age for general and specialized eye care. We strive to maintain a professional and personalized...read more

  • Pediatric Ophthalmology

  • Ophthalmology

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Iu Health University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Indiana University

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Indiana University School Of Medicine

    Fellowship Hospital, 1992

  • Ohio State University

    Residency Hospital, 1991

  • Montefiore Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Montefiore Medical Center - Moses Division

    Internship Hospital, 1988

  • Albert Einstein College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1987

  • Cornell University

    Undergraduate School, 1983
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Office3612 Lake Ave Wilmette, IL 60091
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Practice

Kishore Lakhani MDSc2500 W Higgins Rd Ste 330 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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    • Wed: 9:00am - 4:30pm
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W
    Highland Park, IL 60035
    Recipient of 14
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

  • Saint Alexius Medical Center

    1555 N Barrington Rd
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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