Liza M. Cohen, MD

Liza M. Cohen, MD

4.9 
2018 ratings  Read Reviews
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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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:

  • Cancer, tumor or mass
  • Eyelid malposition
  • Graves’ disease
  • Mohs
  • Ocular plastics
  • Orbital issues
  • Proptosis
  • Ptosis
  • Stye
  • Tearing
  • Twitching eyelid

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2015
Internship:
Prime Midwest GME Consortium - 2016
Residency:
Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary/Harvard Medical School - 2019
Fellowships:
UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center - 2021

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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:
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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

2018 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

She makes sure that the patient knows exactly what will be happening during/after surgery

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February 26, 2026

5.0

ALTHOUGH THIS WAS MY FIRST VISIT, LIZA WAS CARING AND SHOWED AN INTEREST IN MY CARE.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She is personable, knowledgeable and welcomed questions. I never felt rushed.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Good bedside manner

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February 24, 2026

5.0

She is great and easy to talk to

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr Cohen is professional yet personable and caring. I could not be happier with surgery and outcome. I would recommend Dr Cohen in an instant. Thank you!

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Excellent surgeon

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February 22, 2026

5.0

She is outstanding for her attention to detail and for her personal use of MyChart. Shame on all the doctors, particularly the young ones, who won't touch it and makes it a useless alternative to phone tag.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

She always makes sure to explain completely what will happen in surgery, and follows up afterwards with the person responsible for the patient.

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February 21, 2026

5.0

Extremely professional and competent

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr Cohen was kind, knowledgeable and took time to explain what would happen and what to expect during and after treatment.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Thorough explanation of possible surgery.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She was kind, informative and thorough.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She is thorough, discussing issues and procedures and answers all your questions. She is very kind and personable

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Dr Cohen was the perfect professional, empathetic,very knowledgeable, and personable.I was very reassured

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cohen is very helpful and friendly as well as great at her craft.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cohen spent as much time with me as I needed to be comfortable with her care. She was also very interested in following my case even when she will not be the primary doctor for now.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

She listens

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February 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cohen is highly skilled and caring. She listens and does a great job answering any concerns or questions.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

I could write a book about her and how amazing she's been

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Dr. Liza Cohen is AWESOME Caring, bright, professional

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cohen is a gifted surgeon committed to positive outcomes

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February 03, 2026

5.0

She was very thorough, took her time explaining my options and listened to my questions and concerns

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable, took her time to explain things and did an excellent job!

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February 02, 2026

5.0

She treated us like we mattered

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, calm, kind, caring. Makes sure that you understand options and addresses all questions.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Great result from the surgery she performed.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Same as above plus friendly and easy to talk with

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and professional. Clearly explained the diagnosis and treatment options.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

My procedure was very skillfully performed. Dr. Cohen's explanations and descriptions were excellent.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, Caring & Attentive

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Cohen is extremely competent. She explains things to the patient and give suggestions as to what they might do at home to help.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Cohen was excellent. Described options well along with underlying condition. All very timely

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and professional. Explains everything in detail

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Because I like Dr. Cohen as a person and a doctor. I know she cares for me and about me and wants the best care for me and my eye problems.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Outstanding - Dr Cohen was fabulous

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Excellent outcome

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Excellent

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Very thorough explanation of care and took her time!

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She took time to explain everything in terms we could understand. She was so nice too.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Thorough, professional, caring

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January 06, 2026

5.0

This is the first time I met Dr Cohen and I Liked her. She was very knowledgeable and explained things so I understood them. She answered all my questions. I would recommend Dr Cohen.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Very informative and did an excellent job all the way from beginning to end.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Loved her. She explained everything nicely and she is very smart. Great bedside manner.

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Dr Cohen very friendly explained procedure Mine doesn't affect muscle so easier procedure with good results

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January 05, 2026

5.0

Her expertise and compassion for her patients is outstanding.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough and kind.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

She called me before the surgery, as I requested so I could confirm our expectations were aligned. She is highly competent, and I am very pleased with the results. I have already recommended her to a family member.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

She knows a lot about my culture

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Dr. Liza M. Cohen is an exceptional surgeon and physician. Her professionalism, confidence, and expertise were evident from the very first interaction. She took the time to check on me before and after surgery, making sure I felt comfortable and reassured. I felt completely safe in her care, and the results have exceeded my expectations. I am deeply grateful to have been treated by such a skilled and compassionate doctor.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

She is determined, skilled, caring and professional. I'm happy with the result.

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Expert (you know, you had me full this out last week?)

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December 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Liza M. Cohen is an exceptional surgeon and physician. Her professionalism, confidence, and expertise were evident from the very first interaction. She took the time to check on me before and after surgery, making sure I felt comfortable and reassured. I felt completely safe in her care, and the results have exceeded my expectations. I am deeply grateful to have been treated by such a skilled and compassionate doctor.

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Dr Cohen made me feel very comfortable and she listened to me! She prescribed an eye ointment that is working great!

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December 20, 2025

5.0

She is quick, efficient, caring, compassionate and thorough.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

She's amazing!

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She is an excellent surgeon with superb communication skills.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

She is pleasant and informative

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Cohen was very attentive and gave me excellent advice and treatment throughout my Bell's Palsy, which is a condition which includes her specialty and others.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Put me at ease and extremely professional

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December 16, 2025

5.0

She is excellent Results excellent Suggestions and explanations- excellent and she is kind

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledge, friendliness, direct to the point. She's my favorite doctor.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Top notch provided and excellent communicator. Provided sufficient information for the patient to make informed decisions.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She explained my issue and fave me The options and helped me make the decision on how to proceed

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 08, 2025

5.0

she is intelligent, caring, listens to what I say and is genuinely concerned !

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cohen provided wonderful, compassionate care. She explained the details and performed my procedure in a professional, competent manner.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

The worksheet done is excellent. She is highly recommended and I appreciate everything she has done for me.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Professional, compassionate communication about surgical procedure.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Very professional and confident. Appreciate her including me in decisions and telling me the reasons. Love she tells me her limitations & recommends who might do that procedure.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Very good surgent

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Great doctor. Reassuring. Explains things easily.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

She was awesome. Explained everything in a professional manner.

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cohen is fabulous! She takes time with patients. She's extremely helpful and patient! I would recommend her to everybody!

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant and explained all my questions. Very knowledgeable

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December 01, 2025

5.0

She is wonderful and so kind. She explains everything and puts me at ease. Dr. Cohen was recommended by my eye doctor. I had tear duct surgery under Dr. Cohen and am very pleased with the results.

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November 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Cohen is exceptional! She is extremely knowledgeable and caring as mentioned in her many 5 star reviews. Her joyful and warm energy made us feel like my husband was in good hands. She and her staff did an excellent job, we couldn't be happier with the results.

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November 27, 2025

5.0

EXCELLENT DOCTOR

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cohen highlighted the facts of my procedure to help me in my decision-making. She listened carefully and explained thoroughly.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Kylie and Dr. Cohen have been taking care of my eyes for awhile now and always there for me.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Her PA, Kailey and she were an attentive team who took their time and answered questions

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and thoughtful care with a wonderful personality.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Clean facility, timely appointment from beginning to end. The Dr was knowledgeable. I felt really comfortable with the Dr.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Dr.Cohen answered my questions

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cohen is everything all the five star reviews mention. She is extremely knowledgeable and caring. Her joyful and warm energy made us feel we were in the best hands. We couldn't be happier with the results of my husband's surgery.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

As above good bedside manner

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Nice and professional.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Attentive, knowledgeable, helpful, excellent manual dexterity

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Cohen and staff have gone above and beyond to give me prompt and professional care at every appointment. She is very caring and sensitive to her patients needs.

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Very professional and friendly

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Provided most excellent care, kept me informed, is professional yet friendly and a skilled surgeon. I would recommend her to anyone!

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November 17, 2025

5.0

Great Doctor

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November 15, 2025

5.0

Dr Liza Cohen does a great job.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Very good doctor

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November 10, 2025

5.0

Everything In surgery ran smoothly, waiting to see final result.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Great disposition and very eager to answer questions.

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Prompt, professional, and personable. A real pro.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

She was lovely and excellent at explaining the options.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Doctor Liza Cohen was so nice and very informative. Made me feel very at ease and comfortable. She's very knowledgeable and explained everything plainly for me to understand.

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Liza M. Cohen, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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