Liza M. Cohen, MD

Liza M. Cohen, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 2015
Internship:
AMITA Health/St Francis Hospital - 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:
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.8
4.8 

1243 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 29, 2024

5.0

Very professional. Warm and courteous. Told me totally all info I needed. Was highly recommended by many fiends who know her.

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April 29, 2024

5.0

I feel that she's an excellent doctor and she listened real good to her patient and try to resolve their problems

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Very caring.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Excellent dr

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Incredibly kind compassionate physician

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April 25, 2024

5.0

My first visit with Dr. Cohen she made me feel very comfortable and addressed my concerns. I didn't feel rushed she also was very friendly. I am very happy with her

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April 23, 2024

5.0

I felt the exam was very thorough in determining a procedure I'd been contemplating that I thought may help my vision & bit with an eye ailment.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She explains everything so that I can understand and makes sure that I do.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Highly skilled, experienced, professional doctor with great bedside manner/care

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April 18, 2024

5.0

She was very kind and I think she did a great job

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Caring, professional, doctor.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Very nice

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April 14, 2024

5.0

Deftness in procedures that require delicate handwork. Consistent attention to pain control. Record of success in treating my symptoms. Clear explanation of issues and procedures.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr explained procedure in detail. Kept me very comfortable. Dr Cohen's assistant was also very kind an helpful.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Wonderful care and follow through during healling for eye surgery.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

She is a wonderful surgeon. I was very happy with my results. I also appreciate the amount of time she spends with me to answer all of my questions. I never feel rushed. I'm glad I chose her!

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April 07, 2024

5.0

The doctor was knowledgeable and communicated well.

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen is very knowledgeable. I feel at easy & confident that I am receiving the best care possible during my treatment. She is very professional, yet relatable to her patients.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Kind, caring, knowledgeable

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Very personable and relatable. She was able to evaluate me and provide solutions to my problem.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Very skilled eye surgeon. Patient and concerned all through the procdure

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Wonderful physician.Made me feel very comfortable

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April 02, 2024

5.0

I’d like to see the results first. It’s been 2 hours. But her bedside mannner is OUTSTANDING

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Wonderful, proficient and personable

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Explains everything

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Seems very confident

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Extraordinary care!

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March 27, 2024

5.0

Friendly and professional, taking care to explain and ensure understanding of options.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen provided options in a way that guided me to make an informed choice. Excellent expertise!

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March 20, 2024

5.0

I am sure that she is an excellent professional with very good treatment and confidence in her profession.

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March 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen is a gem. She was outstanding clinically and personably!!!

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March 20, 2024

5.0

provides great information about procedure step by step. Cares for your comfort during process.. very personable

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March 18, 2024

5.0

She explained well.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Very helpful

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen is very caring, informative and thorough. She was very friendly, and easy to talk with, and also did a nice job of explaining my condition, and the reasons for her conclusions.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

I love NMHs tag line “What makes us better makes you better.” I had my post-op visit with Dr. Cohen today, and they don’t come any “better” than Dr. Cohen. I’ve worked in a number of top hospitals over the years, including NMH in the mid-90s, and I am so fortunate and appreciative to have had her as my surgeon! She’s special!!!

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She is incredible! A very talented surgeon. Chanel her assistant is so kind and patient!

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr cohen very devoted to her job and excellent personality

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March 06, 2024

5.0

Very intelligent and personable

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She is wonderful: precise, communicative, kind.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

MD was able to explain his condition to the patient very clear and understood

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Great dr. She explained everything and took her time with me.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

I think she is amazing. She is professional and knowledgeable, yet friendly and takes her time to answer questions and make sure you are doing well.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen listens and is very thoughtful.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

Very personable. Patient and answered all my questions.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

She’s the best doctor ever!!

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February 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Liza Cohen did a perfect job for my Upper [procedure].

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February 27, 2024

5.0

She is an incredibly gifted surgeon.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

Dr Cohen was great! Would highly recommend

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February 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen is quite capable, pleasant and listens carefully with concern.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Solved medical problem

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Liza Cohen is a very good listener and answered all the questions to my satisfaction. She displayed a high level of professionalism. She is a great Opthlmologist.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Personable & friendly. Patient and open to discuss any questions.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen explained everything in a thorough and practical way. She is entirely relatable.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

Because she very attentive

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Fast,efficient and great bed side manor

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February 17, 2024

5.0

As noted above she is a commensurative professional — very competent

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Explains options, takes time to make sure I understand.

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February 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen explained the procedure easily and completely; I had complete confidence in her and her team.

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February 11, 2024

5.0

Excellent care. Explained. Was so nice.

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February 08, 2024

5.0

Kind and responsive doctor

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February 08, 2024

5.0

She was patient and listened to what I had to say. She was also very good at explaining what the problem was and how the procedure to fix it would work

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February 05, 2024

5.0

She is a good doctor in all aspects, very nice.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Find her well informed and explains very throughly

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February 01, 2024

5.0

She was skilled, kind, knowledgable and again- my after results were perfection and my recovery was beyond better than expected or described!

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January 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Cohen and assistant Nicole handled diagnosis and biopsy with precision and despatch. It doesn't get any better than this.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen is a very knowledgeable person. She is professional and competent. I was very happy with the surgical process and the results.

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January 30, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and very personable. Also, she is attentive to her patients.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

She was nice, very knowledgeable and gave me answers to my questions about my eye. I felt relieved after my appointment with her.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Dr. Cohen is a knowledgeable Ophthalmologist that is kind, upbeat, and has provided the best z-plasty eyelid repair with an amazing team.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent skills, very personable, explains things well, presents as caring.

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January 29, 2024

5.0

Seems to know what she’s talking about. Informative and open to answering questions

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January 26, 2024

5.0

She seems very knowledgeable, as well as likeable. Explained the upcoming procedure in detail. Now I hope someone will call me back and schedule it!!

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January 25, 2024

5.0

I was very impressed with my whole experience!

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January 24, 2024

5.0

I have been to several ophthalmologists for reoccurring chalazions. no one has been more gentle with me during procedures, and provided me with detailed after care instructions. Super knowlegeable and super recommended.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Excellent patient physician interaction

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January 23, 2024

5.0

Professional, personable, great interpersonal skills and all business with compassion.

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January 23, 2024

5.0

She was thorough in explaining what to expect from the procedure and was very pleasant.

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January 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. cohen is amazing.

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January 14, 2024

5.0

Exceptionally caring physician.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr took the time to explain the CT scan results thoroughly. She went into detail about the risks and benefits of surgery in my case. It’s evident she truly cares about her patient’s wellbeing. Thanks Doc, your patients really appreciate you and your staff!

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Offers confidence and delivers!

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January 10, 2024

5.0

She is the ultimate professional

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January 10, 2024

5.0

Smart takes conservative approach

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January 08, 2024

5.0

She is so kind to patient. She answered my questions patientl.

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January 08, 2024

5.0

She listened to my concerns, provided great options, took the time to answer my questions thoughtfully.

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January 06, 2024

5.0

She's a very nice person she did a great job on my eyes thank God

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January 03, 2024

5.0

Made me feel my concerns were heard and addressed them in a way that put them at ease

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December 27, 2023

5.0

she just recently removed a growth from under my eye, and the procedure was painless. She didn’t excellent job, and it’s healing up very very nicely.

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December 24, 2023

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable

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December 21, 2023

5.0

She knew her job well, was confident. Made me feel at ease.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

She is kind, compassionate, intelligent and patient!

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Very friendly and professional. The surgery went very well!

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December 08, 2023

5.0

So professional

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Cohen is a polite and knowledgeable professional. She was gentle when she worked with my eyes. She easily knew my problem and give me the correct remedy.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She's efficient, knowledgeable and good when answering questions.

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December 04, 2023

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable and very patient in answering questions.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

very knowledgeable and explains everything in detail.

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December 03, 2023

5.0

She took the time and explained everything clear and simple..

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