Rukhsana G. Mirza, MD

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2280 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Medical Retina

Secondary Specialty

Ophthalmology

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

ARMD Diagnosis & Treatment
Diabetic Retinopathy Treatment
Hereditary Retinal Disorders
Intravitreal Injections
Retinal Laser Surgery
Retinal Vein Occlusion/Retinal Artery Occlusion

Reasons to Schedule a Visit

This medical professional may be a good choice for you if you are looking for care for any of the following:

Central serous retinopathy
Diabetic retinopathy
Macular degeneration

Retinal edema
Retinal vein occlusion

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science Chicago Medical School - 2001
Internship:: Alameda Health System-Highland Hospital - 2002
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2005
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2006

Languages Spoken

Spanish
Urdu

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.8

4.8

2280 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 18, 2026

5.0

Excellent physician.Explains all things to the patients.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Wonderful Doctor

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She makes sure you get what you need

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mirza has been able to correct my eye problem and is providing ongoing maintenance for same.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

She is smart and effective

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mirza is the best - she's friendly, professional, knowledgeable, and very skilled. As I've said before, I always feel as though I'm in good hands during my visits.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Excellent Doctor.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mirza had an easy professional manner, was easy to understand and if there were any questions, she explained any concerns that I might have had.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mirza is a consummate professional and the finest retina specialist.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Very thorough care and explains procedure well

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Excellent service

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Professional , concerned, listens, answers questions, and great personality. A pleasure to have her as one's doctor

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January 26, 2026

5.0

My eyes need a lot of work. She was very pa patient with me

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January 26, 2026

5.0

Highly skilled and knowledgeable

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Because I have seen other doctors with my diagnosis of macular degeneration, I feel confident Dr Mirza is the right doctor to guide me through this ordeal. She is totally professional, personable & conservative in ordering medications or surgeries. Perfect fit for me.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mirza is an outstanding Provider.she cares about her patients. She explains what her treatments will be and she takes time to answer questions. She is also kind and she has a very good sense of humor.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Comprehensive focus on treatment, solid grounding in the science behind treatment

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mirza was very knowledgeable and I was able to get answers on my eye health.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mirza is a great doctor.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

EXTREMELY knowledgeable and experienced. Complete confidence in her skill.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Knows what she's doing.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She is a very wonderful doctor who cares about her patients. If there is a question for her she on her own found Another question which I will call to get an answe

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January 06, 2026

5.0

The way he treats patients

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January 06, 2026

5.0

She's one of the best.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Gives good explanations and direction

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December 28, 2025

5.0

Wonderful doctor. She is clearly so intelligent and efficient. I feel safe entrusting my eye health to her.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

I'm just amazed and so grateful for the care she always shows and provides. Thank you Dr. Mirza!

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December 19, 2025

5.0

see above, she is the best!

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Outstanding. Listens and communicates well

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December 16, 2025

5.0

In my 5 years of ongoing R eye injections done by Dr Mirza , I have repeatedly expressed my trust and confidence with her proficiency and expertise in this field . She spent time updating my clinical progress and option treatment plan .

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December 15, 2025

5.0

She is responsible for my eyes sight.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Very good and explains everything so well

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December 10, 2025

5.0

Competence

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December 06, 2025

5.0

very knowledgable

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to explain the treatment and procedures

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Very professional , caring, great communication - great doctor

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Doctor Mirza explained things and she ask do you have questions

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November 24, 2025

5.0

During this visit with Dr. Mirza she was not as late as usual and when I shared with her the recent passing of my daughter, she was very compassionate. She offered the option of social work or some form of grief counseling for me. She was genuine in her offers and efforts to help me in any way possible. I now feel more connected with her in terms of her care and empathy rather than my past views of her as an uninterested doctor.

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November 24, 2025

5.0

I came to Dr. Mirza for a second opinion. She impressed me as a very dedicated physician. Her after- visit summary was very thorough She was caring, explained in terms I could understand and was patient in answering my questions.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

She is a good listener and explains questions clearly.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

She is exceptionally knowledgeable, pleasant, informative, and responsive. A great doctor and person

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Always pleasant and very professional, makes me feel at ease , because I always go with so much fear ,,, knowing I'm going to get an injection inside my eye,,,,, makes me always be afraid.... But I have a great, great Doctor, that takes my fear away, I'm blessed to have her as my Doctor.... Thank you and bless my Doctor...

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza is wonderful !

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Highly competent.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza is the most perfect doctor! She is knowledgeable and has great judgment. She is kind and answers any questions that I have

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Excellent Dr

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November 17, 2025

5.0

She gets me in when there's an emergency, and she's fabulous at what she does. She has helped me tremendously, and she's saving my eye sight.

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November 14, 2025

5.0

Expertise and people skills

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza is very qualified.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Dr Mirza, is a is an excellent doctor. Janet, the ophthalmologist technician and my eye chart examiner was very professional and answered all my questions effectively. I had an injection and it went very smoothly today with a little pain.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She knows what she is doing!

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November 05, 2025

5.0

She is amicable and very clearly extremely knowledgeable. A pleasure to interact with.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Listened and answered our questions

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Great service

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October 31, 2025

5.0

She is trusted and professional

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October 31, 2025

5.0

Dr Mirza is excellent

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October 30, 2025

5.0

With out her professional wisdom i would be completely blind. I owe my life to dr Mirza

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October 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Mirza is very professional and thorough

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October 28, 2025

5.0

She is willing to meet you, care for you - flexible & understanding

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October 28, 2025

5.0

She is brilliant, and she has helped me with my macular generation for more than a decade. When needed, for cataracts for example, she has referred me to the best.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

She knows her stuff.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza is everything you want in a doctor. She inspires confidence and is very efficient.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza is amazing. She's intelligent, professional, knowledgeable, caring, friendly, and truly concerned about her patients well being. As I've said before, I always feel that I'm in "very good hands" during my visits and I can't say enough good things about her and her staff.

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October 20, 2025

5.0

Very nice Dr.

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Professional and caring

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent professional and works as a team member

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Mirza has a personal interest in the care of her patients.

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October 08, 2025

5.0

she is the best

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Shes terrific

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza is a great Dr and she cares for her patients well being

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza is an excellent doctor, and she really cares and wants what is best for me and the healing of my eye. I trust her completely.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza explains everything and answers all questions.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

I really appreciate it when the doctor stops and listens to me. This happens most of the time when I talk to Dr Mirza.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

She's the top of her field.

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October 01, 2025

5.0

As I have had care from her over a longer period of time, she has become not only very professional but also more personable.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional.

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September 30, 2025

5.0

Explained everything and took time

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September 30, 2025

5.0

She's caring and very thorough and explains everything that she does,great personality.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

Incredibly talented physician. My vision has increased dramatically as a result of her care. Thank you Dr. Mirza and NWM.

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September 26, 2025

5.0

I have nothing but wonderful things to say about Dr. Mirza. In addition to her being extremely knowledgeable and professional, I feel that she cares for her patients and their well being.

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September 18, 2025

5.0

See above very conscientious

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner

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September 17, 2025

5.0

She is terrific!!

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Covers all important areas in a most professional and clear manner. Always consistent and thoughtful.

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September 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mirza saved my vision. She is a great doctor that is attentive and friendly.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Expertise in care, diagnosis, and treatment.

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September 04, 2025

5.0

Dr Mirza has kept my sight for years. I go there because of her

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Mirza has been so open to sharing information and making me feel comfortable in some very uncomfortable anxiety provoking situations.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Superior physician with lots of knowledge and great patient care

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September 03, 2025

5.0

She is proactive, professional, and caring.

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August 31, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent leader with her team! ;-)

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August 31, 2025

5.0

professional.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

My Doctor Rukhsana G. Mirza MD, is one of the best eye doctor with that injection that I have to get, it's a blessing,, I was so much in fear, but this doctor took my fear away,,, thank you kindly Dr. Rukhsana G. Mirza MD

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August 29, 2025

5.0

Thorough

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August 28, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Competent and informative; answered my questions

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Kind, gentle teacher

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She is extremely competent and has good judgment. She answers any questions you ask her.

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