Dr. Samuel Minaker, MD

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*MaleAge 37

Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery*

Dr. Samuel Minaker, MD is a vitreoretinal disease specialist in Glenview, IL. He is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

Dr. Samuel Minaker, MD

Illinois Retina Associates

2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 130 Glenview, IL 60026

Accepting new patients

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Minaker 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals

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Dr. Minaker's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Minaker

5.0

3 ratings, 3 with a written review
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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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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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Aug 24, 2024
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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
1 person found this helpful
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Mark Abraham – Feb 14, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

Established in 1976.  Illinois Retina Associates is committed to excellence.  We are one of the leading retina practices in the United States devoted to diagnosing and treating diseases of the retina, macula and vitreous.  Our retina...read more

biography

Samuel (Sam) A. Minaker, MD, MSc is board-certified in both the United States and Canada in Ophthalmology and specializes in the medical and surgical treatment of diseases affecting the retina, vitreous and macula. He serves as an Assistant Professor...read more
  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of Toronto Hospitals

    Residency Hospital
  • University Of Toronto Hospitals

    Internship Hospital
  • University Of British Columbia-vancouver, Canada

    Medical School
  • Rush Medical College

    Fellowship Hospital, 2023
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
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Locations

Illinois Retina Associates

Glenview Office2700 Patriot Blvd Ste 130 Glenview, IL 60026
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
  • Directions

Illinois Retina Associates

Libertyville Office1800 Hollister Dr Libertyville, IL 60048
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    • Mon: open 24 hours
    • Tue: open 24 hours
    • Wed: open 24 hours
    • Thu: open 24 hours
    • Fri: open 24 hours
    • Sat: open 24 hours
    • Sun: open 24 hours
  • Directions

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Rush University Medical Center

    1653 W Congress Pkwy
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Recipient of 43
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

    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

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

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