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Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Corneal Transplant Penetrating and Lamellar (DSAEK/DMEK, DLEK)
Corneal Ulcers/Infections
Keratoconus
Pterygium Surgery
Refractive Cataract Surgery
Refractive 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:

Blindness
Blurry vision
Cataracts
Choroidal nevus
Cloudy cornea
Conjunctivitis
Cornea
Cornea transplant
Corneal dystrophy
Corneal edema
Corneal scar
Crusting of lashes
Diabetic eye exam
Diabetic retinopathy
Dry eye
Epiretinal membrane
Flashes and floaters
Glaucoma

Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lattice degeneration
Light sensitivity
Macular degeneration
Ocular rosacea
Posterior vitreous detachment
Pterygium
Red eye
Retina
Retinal edema
Retinal hemorrhage
Rheumatoid arthritis
Shingles or herpes
Stye
Tearing
Uveitis

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Thomas Jefferson University Sidney Kimmel Medical College - 2019
Internship:: Kettering Health Network/Kettering Medical Center - 2020
Residency:: Indiana University School of Medicine - 2023
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2024

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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 Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

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635 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

Excellent work keep it up

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Great doctor who listens and answers all of my questions

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Excellent bedside manner and explanations.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor! Friendly and compassionate. During my post_eye surgery visit, he carefully checked my eye and took the time to answer all of my questions. I truly appreciated his patience and the quality of care he provided.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

The Doctor is good

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thau is very thorough and takes the time to answer all questions and concerns. He is compassionate and respectful. His whole team follows his lead and shows care and concern for their patients.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable and polite.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

The Doctor was friendly,informative about condition and medicines,not quick to rush you out the door. I'm very pleased with him.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr took time to properly talk to me about my diagnosis

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February 12, 2026

5.0

The way that Dr. Thau explained my corneal condition, its effects on my vision, and the alternatives that I have made it possible for me to choose with confidence the best course for me. I am now aware of what to look for that could cause concern, but otherwise to know that Dr. Thau will be there to monitor my condition so that I do not have to live with anxiety.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable professional doctor, awesome personality

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Doctor took the time to explain the condition of my eyes.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Smart young men

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February 04, 2026

5.0

.In every way I would say he has been terrific

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Very good and thorough. Doctor took the time to explain what is happening.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

It's a good doctor

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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January 29, 2026

5.0

The same experience I got

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Competent and caring

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January 26, 2026

5.0

He was very thorough when going over the test rest with me.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Took the time to answer all of my silly questions. Explained everything.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Pleasant, answers questions, explains things.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Very thorough, explains everything clearly, very informative and personable.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr Thau explained everything to me. I've had many eye exams but nothing like this, he was very thorough. He was amazing!!

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Explained the surgery in a professional manner throughout the entire process.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Explains every detail of your surgery

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Excellent patient rapport.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

All around efficiency, professionalism, and attention to detail and care.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

Well informed,

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January 16, 2026

5.0

He is good

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He provided quality care, was informative

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January 15, 2026

5.0

He is a good listener, explains very well all my concerns. Very nice and very well educated Dr.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Showed care for me as a patient and was caring enough to ask questions and wait until I answered very pleased.

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January 10, 2026

5.0

Such a good doctor

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January 10, 2026

5.0

He was very knowledgeable and explained the surgery in a way that I could understand. Made me feel at ease about the surgery.

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January 09, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor who explains what he was doing, is friendly and cares about his patients.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Dr.Thau truly has the best bedside manner. He is thorough, precise, and takes the time to explain everything in a way that is easy to understand. I never feel rushed, and I always leave appointments confident that I received excellent care. He is simply an all-around great doctor, and I highly recommend him.

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January 07, 2026

5.0

Dr. Thau is wonderful. He is expert, easy to understand, and very caring. He explains things well so that I can understand them.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Very informative and excellent communication with the patient

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Excellent

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Very respectful Young doctor .. very open and honest and thorough with examination and explanation of each and every aspect of his care and treatment... super approachable and relaxed environment and I felt full confidence in his ability and decision s !

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Dr Avrey J. Thau is an excellent doctor!

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December 31, 2025

5.0

He gave me such great information explained it in terms easily understandable and gave me lots of options

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Very kind and very detailed in explaining my result.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Knowledge and efficient. Take great care.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Very friendly, No students by him. He is on time. Previous doctors made me wait average 1 hr

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thau was amazing. Super thorough and caring

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December 23, 2025

5.0

Good service

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable. Patient. Detailed.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent and thoughtful

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Dr Avrey is so professional

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Patient and professional

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Listened to me and provided recommendations.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

Clear explanations & plans for resolutions

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December 12, 2025

5.0

I have a complicated retina disease and history. He was very caring and knowledgeable and respectful to me, which has not always been true with eye doctors.

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Explains things well and has a caring presence.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Very cool doctor

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December 09, 2025

5.0

He took time out to review how and what I did to help myself with my eye problem. Then explain that I had no infection. That he would himself examine my eye and prescribe a regiment to help eliminate the problem. Provided me with a referal to another doctor who would help with the more difficult sty.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

He seams to know how to do his work in a professional matter.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

Everything you could hope for in a doctor

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thau is very pleasant and willing to answer any questions that I had. I will definitely go back next year to visit Dr. Thau

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Explain everything very well

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Very thorough, professional, explains everything about my condition and treatments in detail.

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November 30, 2025

5.0

active listener who's current in his techniques and knowledge of the field

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November 26, 2025

5.0

Very thorough,explains everything clearly.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

He explained my upcoming procedure thoroughly and I feel comfortable with my upcoming surgery.

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November 23, 2025

5.0

Such an excellent bedside manner! The doctor was incredibly thorough and patient."

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Highly competent and caring.

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Lovely doctor. Always very pleasant and happy to explain anything

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November 19, 2025

5.0

Trust kindness

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Extremely competent and approachable

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November 17, 2025

5.0

A treasure _ skill, knowledge, expertise, manner etc.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

He is very professional in his job. He's knowledgeable in what he does and very respectful and friendly. He takes time to explain things to me and makes me feel confident that I'm receiving the best care possible.

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November 09, 2025

5.0

Great patient/provider manner and very good at examine and explaining

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Great care was given to understand what was going on with me1

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November 05, 2025

5.0

He is a very skilled surgeon and practitioner, friendly, and explains diagnoses and procedures in clear language

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November 04, 2025

5.0

The Best. So fortunate to be his patient.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He took his time explaining the tests and results.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

He is excellent surgeon and explains everything clearly.

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November 04, 2025

5.0

This is a great hospital with great staff.

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Efficient and thorough

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October 26, 2025

5.0

I am very grateful for your professionalism; your work has given me a second chance to improve my quality of life. Thank you, Dr. Thau.

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October 25, 2025

5.0

Very professional and pleasant

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October 25, 2025

5.0

He's good

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Was interested in my progress and the consistency And easy of ME compliance.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

He was a pleasure to speak with. Vary professional and explained him self well.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

He very thorough and caring.

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October 23, 2025

5.0

The doctor was very helpful. He performed the procedure without causing pain or stress.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Thau is kind and patient with questions, providing understandable information.

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October 19, 2025

5.0

He was very skilled in identifying my eye problem and providing me with the care he provided. Thank you, Dr. I felt very safe being treated by you.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

I learned a lot about my condition

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October 18, 2025

5.0

Explains issues and recommendations clearly

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October 17, 2025

5.0

The best!

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October 15, 2025

5.0

Greatest Dr. Very informative and helpful!!

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable

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October 14, 2025

5.0

Takes great interest in your problems. Goes beyond the call of duty to try for best outcomes. Very personable. Aware of the latest treatments and approaches.

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October 14, 2025

5.0

My appointment with Dr Thau went very well. He suggested several options to try to relieve my extremely light sensitive, dry eyes due to Sjoegren's.

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October 11, 2025

5.0

The doctor was amazing. His manner put me at ease, and he was aware of why I was there, which showed me he cared to know his patients.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

he was very informative and professional

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Super-expert, kind, patient, caring ... the absolute model of an ideal physician.

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Disclosures

Avrey J. Thau, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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