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Dr. Marian Macsai, MD

Dr. Marian Macsai, MD

Ophthalmology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Marian Macsai, MD is an ophthalmologist in Evanston, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 1984. She is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.2 Star Rating
Based on 19 reviews 4.2 Star Rating (19 reviews)

Practice

2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
Telehealth available

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Dr. Macsai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Macsai

4.2
19 ratings, 5 with a written review
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1 star
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LASIK both eyes decades ago
Dr. Macsai’s knowledge was astounding. She gave advice on best outcome both short- & long-term. Perfect vision was immediate & gave me decades waking everyday actually seeing w/out glasses. At 65+ I have yet to need “readers.” I think of her often. Forever grateful.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Feb 18, 2024
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Knows her stuff and cares about her patients. Has a reputation for successfully repairing therapeutic misadventures caused by other doctors.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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 other person found this helpful
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Buffalo Grove, IL – Jun 23, 2017
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Unreliable, does not explain things well, does not take claim for her mistakes.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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CD in wauconda, il – Jan 10, 2017
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After performing cataract surgery in both my husband's eye, exactly one year later one eye started having black shadows and he contacted the office for an immediate appointment. The told him to wait a few weeks for his regularly scheduled appointment. By the time he got there- Dr. Macsai had to refer him for emergency retinal detachment surgery. He cannot see in that eye anymore. A few months later, his other eye had a retinal detachment- in which he needed surgery. Don't go to Dr. Macsai-unles
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Wilmette, IL – Jun 21, 2016
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I highly recommend Dr Marian Macsai. I'd previously had a terrible experience w Dr Randy Epstein. Dr Macsai, however, turned my situation around. In a few months she accomplished what Dr Epstein couldn't or wouldn't: she immediately eliminated one toxic eye drop and gradually weened me off of a very strong steroidal drop. Thanks to her, my cornea became healthy and she then removed my cataract. Dr Macsai is bright, caring, professional and an exceptional physician!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
15 others found this helpful
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Ann_see in Evanston, IL – Mar 05, 2016
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About Me

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Dr. Marian Macsai, MD is an ophthalmologist in Evanston, IL and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 1984. She is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. She is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
  • 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.

  • University Of Illinois

    Residency Hospital, 1988
  • University Of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics

    Fellowship Hospital, 1988
  • Luth General Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 1984
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Northshore University Health System2650 Ridge Ave Evanston, IL 60201
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Practice

Northshore Ophthalmology-Glenbrook2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 220 Glenview, IL 60026
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Practice

Office2050 Pfingsten Rd Ste 280 Glenview, IL 60026
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave
    Evanston, IL 60201
    Recipient of 17
    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

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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