Paul J. Bryar, MD | Northwestern Medicine

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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

LASIK and PRK Surgery

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:

Blurry vision
Cataracts
Choroidal nevus
Cornea
Diabetic eye exam
Diabetic retinopathy
Dry eye
Epiretinal membrane
Failed vision screening
General eye exam
Glaucoma

Graves’ disease
Lattice degeneration
Light sensitivity
Macular degeneration
Migraines
Multiple sclerosis
Ocular rosacea
Posterior vitreous detachment
Stye
Tearing
Twitching eyelid

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1994
Internship:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1995
Residency:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1998
Fellowships:: University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 1999

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:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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1456 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

98 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

98 Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

He answers my questions, and lets me know how my eyes are doing. They are friendly, but also get me out in a timely manner.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Excellent physician

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February 10, 2026

5.0

He listens to your issues and develops a plan to help your issues

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Good at explaining treatments/exams. Always explains treatment recommendations thoroughly.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Competence

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February 03, 2026

5.0

On time, informative and never rushes you out. Answers every question.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

He was very cordial, reassuring. Very timely, personable.And thorough

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Same as above. Informative too

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January 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bryar and his staff are amazing! Having PRK has been life changing, I am beyond grateful. Dr. Bryar has a great bedside manner and explains everything thoroughly! Thank you for correcting my vision. I am so happy that I no longer have to wear eyeglasses or contact lenses.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Excellent bed side matter and good listener.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

The explanation of the exam procedures and the efficiency at which it was conducted. All my questions were answered and I felt I was well taken.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Bryar provides excellent care and takes time to address any concerns. Proactive

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Bryar was outstanding! Listened to all of my concerns and explained everything very clearly! He's very precise and dedicated to his patients!

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar has a great combination of personal and professional demeanor. He is an outstanding physician, providing easy-to-understand explanations. His exam was thorough

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Professional and friendly demeanor with clear diagnosis and next steps.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Excellent care

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Compassionate and explained in layman's terms

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Caring and extremely knowledgable

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December 27, 2025

5.0

All of his care that he does is top quality for his patients

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Took great care to explain everything

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent physician.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Compassionate

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November 17, 2025

5.0

He is very kind and attentive.

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Best bedside manners and also is ver thorough

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Great doctor and staff.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

clear info, great patient interaction, clear path forward

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Competent.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar has excellent bedside manner and answered all my questions.

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November 02, 2025

5.0

Doctor is very knowledgeable, has always had great bedside manners, takes his time to explain what he's doing and why he's doing it makes you feel at ease and comfortable

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Competent and kind

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November 01, 2025

5.0

Very professional and clear guidance provided

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Very competent and great bedside manner.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

I have been going to Dr. Bryar for many years. He is caring, explains what he's doing, listens well and answers questions well.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

He was so professional and explained everything to me. He made me feel better and I trusted his recommendations.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

See above. Also, spent sufficient time to assure my understanding. Concerned that all my questions and issues were addressed.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

See above. Additionally, spends plenty of time with patients and assures their understanding.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryar relates to me as an individual and explains clearly all the results of his findings and answers all my questions

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October 11, 2025

5.0

He explains any problems I might be having with my eyesight.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar's knowledgeable and considerate care always deserves my confidence in his evaluation of my vision status and needs.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar has a wonderfully calming presence and took the time to explain every part of the exam and all the findings. His calming and knowledgeable presence put me at ease right away. I would not hesitate to recommend his practice.

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October 05, 2025

5.0

No complaints.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

I have in fact recommended Dr. Bryar.

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October 02, 2025

5.0

He's brilliant and really good at what he does!!

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September 30, 2025

5.0

highly competent

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September 28, 2025

5.0

great service

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryer is an excellent "explainer" about how you eye can change with age and continues to keep a watchful eye on my eyes as I take a med that can

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Explained everything

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September 23, 2025

5.0

He told you what he was doing. Explain things. Could be a little more friendly.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Through

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September 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryar was very thorough and discussed several options

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September 16, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and informative diagnosis.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

low key, personable and concerned about my health

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September 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar was very knowledgeable and took the time to explain things thoroughly.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

He's very professional and competent.

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August 29, 2025

5.0

He seems to be very attentive, and excellent in explaining changes and needs of my eye care

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August 26, 2025

4.0

Took me promptly; spent appropriate time with me; answered my questions

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August 23, 2025

5.0

He is a professional who can easily relate to patients

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryan addressed several of my eye concerns; and coordinated my eye care with other NM sub-specialists as needed. Very thorough exam.

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August 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar is very thorough and explains everything very clearly.

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August 15, 2025

5.0

Friendly attentive thorough knowledgeable

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August 13, 2025

5.0

Very knownledge about his work.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

Takes his time with your appointment

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August 05, 2025

5.0

I know I'm in good hands with Dr. Bryar and his staff. Always professional and able to address my issues in a timely manner.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Dr,pj Bryar is great

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July 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryar is a gem. Very professional and knowledgeable.he took the time to explain all questions I brought up. I immediately felt like I was in good hands in his care. His staff ( Maggie) was great. This was my first appointment with Dr Bryar and he certainly lived up to all the kind words from his patients and colleagues.

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July 23, 2025

5.0

My first appointment with Dr Bryar, very attentive and very thorough. I will follow the recommendation he prescribed for me, I trust that will take care of my eyes problems.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryar explains everything and he is extremely pleasant throughout the examination.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

knowledgeable,Listens

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July 15, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor

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July 14, 2025

5.0

He's staff does a total exam.

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July 12, 2025

5.0

In 2015 I became a new patient because Dr. Bryar was recommended. I have received the best of care.

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July 08, 2025

5.0

He's great, listens and explains things well

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Professional and easy to talk to. I feel very confident that he does thorough exams.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

Professional, thoughtful, and great staff

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July 02, 2025

5.0

He is great......explains everything and takes great care of my eyesight

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June 27, 2025

5.0

Processional and caring.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Seems knowledgeable and is very pleasant.

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June 23, 2025

5.0

Trust and Confidence I have in him.

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June 18, 2025

5.0

The professionalism and great listening skills.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

A wonderful Doctor whose attention to detail and explanation are greatly appreciated

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Love Dr Bryar, been his patient for 20 years he is very attentive. Explains everything in language I can understand.

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June 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryar is thorough in both explaining my care but he priceefs in my care efficiently and calming.

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Excellent Service

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June 04, 2025

5.0

Careful and excellent care.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

He's a honest man and good doctor

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May 31, 2025

5.0

Just as I care gor my own Well Being! I wish the same for others!

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Great Eye Dr.: He addressed my problem and was courteous and professional. In addition the staff was well trained and professional!

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May 20, 2025

5.0

Explained very well

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Explains everything to the patient!

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Warm, informative, explains everything, encourages questions.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Never A Stranger! He shows concern and knowledge of my health needs and takes the time to make sure I understand.

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May 11, 2025

5.0

The doctor was, as usual, affable and forthright about options for my care. Punctual too.

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May 09, 2025

5.0

Because he examines well

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May 09, 2025

5.0

He explains things thoroughly, listens to my concerns.

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May 05, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar is an amazing doctor!!

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May 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Bryar is one of the best in his field

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May 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Bryar is a professional, attentive medical doctor.

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