Safa Rahmani, MD

Safa Rahmani, MD

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Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

Secondary Specialty

  • Surgical Retina
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Practice Focus Areas

  • Genetic Disorders/Hereditary Retinal Disease
  • Hereditary Retinal Disorders
  • Intravitreal Injections
  • Macular Hole Surgery
  • Retina and Vitreous Surgery
  • Retinal Detachment Surgery
  • Retinal Laser Surgery
  • Retinoblastoma

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2011
Internship:
University of Chicago (NorthShore) - 2012
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2015
Fellowships:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School - 2017

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
Alignment Category:
Independent Practitioner
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

5.0
5.0 

138 Ratings

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March 28, 2022

5.0

yes, she is a great doctor and I appreciated being her patient.

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March 11, 2022

5.0

She is a professional that cares for her patients

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March 09, 2022

5.0

She is very good and professional, I like how she EXPLAINS you're results on any exray or any other thing they do to you.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

She was great! Dr. Rahmani took time to explain everything that was going on with my vision. She took the time to not only view my films, but she explained to me what she was seeing and what it possibly meant. That resulted in additional views with contrast and she asked if I'd like to handle that today, which I really appreciate. Dr. Rahmani has a great bedside manner.

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March 02, 2022

5.0

SIEMPRE AMABLE EN SU TRATO CONMIGO, INDICACIONES MUY PRECISAS EN MI RECUPERACION, RESPUESTAS MUY CLARAS A MIS DUDAS. MUY CONFIABLE.

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February 21, 2022

4.0

she is knowledgeable and answers my questions

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February 21, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and willingness to address questions and concerns.

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February 20, 2022

5.0

Great surgeon and a wonderful person.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

I always feel like the Dr is listening to me. I also am glad she answers all my questions.

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February 15, 2022

5.0

I appreciate her thorough consideration of my issues and her consistency in providing answers and cautions that are well.

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January 28, 2022

5.0

takes time to answer questions.

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January 24, 2022

5.0

Dr Rahmani appears to truly care about her patients She is knowledgeable and caring. Very thorough

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January 23, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rahmani is very thorough and explains everything so that I understand.

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January 22, 2022

5.0

I appreciate the time she spends with me, and how she explains my particular situation using the recently taken images.

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January 19, 2022

5.0

Caring attitude, thorough review in partnership with staff

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January 18, 2022

5.0

Kind - so important to me.Smart - but did not talk down to me.Involved the resident - good for future!Available - let me know how to reach her.

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January 18, 2022

4.0

She seems very knowledgeable.

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January 09, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rahmani saved my vision after detached retina. She has worked a miracle! I feel completely confident that if it can be done, she can do it.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

Dr. Rahmani is extremely thorough and sensitive to the patients feelings towards treatment.

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January 07, 2022

5.0

She took the time to examine me and explained the results well.

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January 06, 2022

5.0

She is wonderful. Takes time to review my condition, explains everything so I can understand.

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January 05, 2022

5.0

Highly competant and personable.

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January 01, 2022

5.0

She was nice and informative.

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December 14, 2021

5.0

I feel completely confident in the care I’m receiving from Dr Rahmani and her staff.

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December 11, 2021

5.0

Dr is caring and knowledgeable Very informative.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

Blessed Hands of Care

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December 03, 2021

5.0

She’s always kind and very thorough.

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December 03, 2021

5.0

The team set up a process that makes sure the condition of my eye is well understood. I really appreciated the original surgeon Dr Chen stopping by to check on me.

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December 02, 2021

5.0

Compassionate care. Dr. Explains everything thoroughly and doesn’t rush

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November 23, 2021

5.0

Explained current status of eye condition and steps to achieve full recovery.

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November 19, 2021

5.0

She is wonderful and great to speak with.

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November 18, 2021

5.0

Very professional

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November 15, 2021

5.0

Great communicator and highly regarded

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November 07, 2021

5.0

She was able to repair my torn retina in the office avoiding surgery.

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November 03, 2021

5.0

Dr. Rahmani and the Fellow who examined me before I saw Dr. Rahmani both communicated their conclusions and recommendations very clearly and answered my questions. Both were respectful, kind, and earned my confidence.

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November 02, 2021

4.0

She really works with us to come up with a workable plan.

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October 31, 2021

5.0

I feel well taken care

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October 25, 2021

5.0

very professional

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October 24, 2021

5.0

Dr Rahmani is efficient and down to business. I believe she isThe best doctor for my ailment

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October 23, 2021

5.0

Attentive and direct with great quality of care.

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October 19, 2021

5.0

She is a true doctor who has great ethical behavior as well as very honest.

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October 09, 2021

5.0

Highly knowledgeable

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October 07, 2021

5.0

Because she was very nice and good at what she was practicing.

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September 21, 2021

5.0

Explained in detail my results. I felt she was knowledgeable in my rare disease.

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September 15, 2021

5.0

Always a great balance of professionalism and caring.

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September 15, 2021

5.0

She is very kind and smart and happy to be around and I feel totally confident in her care.

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September 14, 2021

5.0

Excellent job

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September 14, 2021

5.0

Very Professional Staff

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September 09, 2021

5.0

She's a super doctor.I am very happy to have her as my physician.

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August 30, 2021

5.0

very warm and friendly. explained the condition i had so i could understand

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August 12, 2021

5.0

Very nice comphensive knowlogeable

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August 11, 2021

5.0

Good service

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August 11, 2021

5.0

Trust her expertise. Her strong communication skills.

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August 09, 2021

5.0

Dr. Rahmani is an extraordinary doctor and human being. She is fiercely dedicated to her patients' well being and goes above and beyond in her service to them.

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July 22, 2021

5.0

Seems to know her stuff.

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July 20, 2021

4.0

Dr. Rahmani is very knowledgeable about my condition, a rare eye disease.

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Independent Disclaimer

This physician is a member of the medical staff at NMH and a faculty member of the Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine. This physician is an independent physician and not an employee of Northwestern Memorial HealthCare or any of its affiliate organizations.

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