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Kelly A. Raether, OD

Optometrist

4.9

875 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Optometry

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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:

Amblyopia
Blindness
Blurry vision
Cataracts
Cloudy cornea
Conjunctivitis
Cornea
Corneal dystrophy
Corneal scar
Crusting of lashes
Diabetic eye exam
Diabetic retinopathy
Dry eye
Epiretinal membrane
Failed vision screening
Flashes and floaters
General eye exam
Glasses only
Glaucoma
Graves’ disease
Hard contacts (with or without glasses)

Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lattice degeneration
Light sensitivity
Macular degeneration
Migraines
Multiple sclerosis
Neuro-ophthalmology
Ocular rosacea
Posterior vitreous detachment
Red eye
Retina
Retinal edema
Retinal hemorrhage
Rheumatoid arthritis
Shingles or herpes
Soft contacts (with or without glasses)
Stye
Tearing
Twitching eyelid
Uveitis

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Education

Professional Education:: OD, Illinois College of Optometry - 2005

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

875 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

98 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

98 Reviews

February 25, 2026

5.0

She was fantastic. I left feeling good.and when purchased a new pair of glasses on my way out .should have them soon and got an appointment for next year .thank you

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor.,I have a complicated medical history and she walks through it as we try to treat and prevent issues.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Excellent Dr. highly recommend, very informative and thorough.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

She gives great care

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February 12, 2026

5.0

She is knowledgeable and thorough

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Excellent interpersonal skills and very knowledgeable.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Capable and caring

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February 08, 2026

5.0

very thorough

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Professional and very helpful.

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February 05, 2026

4.0

She explains what is happening in the eye Provided enough time for questions

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February 01, 2026

5.0

She answered my questions without talking down to me.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

She was very nice and explained things so could understand.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Very friendly and thorough

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Dr Raether is extremely thorough. She answered questions, never made me feel rushed, & called me later in the day to follow-up on something she saw on the scans that concerned her.

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January 28, 2026

5.0

Professional and very pleasant

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Informative

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She was very cordial, and listened to what I had to say.

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January 22, 2026

5.0

Friendly and nice, professional perfection.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Exceptional doctor

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr Raether took her time with me and explained everything.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Doctor Raether was very professional and approachable. She examined my vision thoroughly and provided excellent advise regarding my eyes and vision. The glasses/contact lenses she prescribed have been working the best for my eyes/vision.

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January 17, 2026

5.0

She is thorough, professional, and personable.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Friendly, knowledgeable, thorough

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Raether was great. She was friendly, professional and thorough and easy to talk to. I would recommend her to anyone.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

Very professional very polite very nice person besides being a good doctor

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She took her time with my exam and made me feel like really cared about the cause of my issues

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She is excellent, knowledgeable, and very professional with a caring attitude.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

very efficent and very knowledgeable. great personality too!

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January 14, 2026

5.0

The best

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Very clear in explaining our questions and doubts, excellent service

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Very good Dr

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Trust her

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Professional and knowledgeable approach to solving problems.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

I am pleased with Kelly A Raether, OD care. She is friendly, professional and knowledgeable. I appreciated the time she took to answer my questions.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Very attentive to patients

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent work and very professional

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Kelly is wonderful. I have been under her care for over 10 years and She is the best.

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November 07, 2025

5.0

Very good service

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Meet what I want to hear. Take time to make sure everything is ok. Very professional.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

She was professional, kind, and caring. She listened to my questions and concerns, and did not rush me through the appt.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Informative

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November 05, 2025

5.0

Dr Raether listens to my questions and feedback and respond appropriately showing that she cares that I get the best service possible.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

She was professional, friendly and thorough.

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October 28, 2025

5.0

She explains things clearly and is very professional

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October 25, 2025

5.0

Very accommodating relating to an issue with 1 of my eyes so that RX for lenses is very challenging. Dr. Raether was very patient and understood my situation.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Her thoroughness and bedside manner were top notch.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Raether takes the time to explain and answer your questions.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable courteous personable

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October 15, 2025

5.0

She takes the time to listen to you and explain results. So professional

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Terrific bed side manner

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October 08, 2025

5.0

Very focused and professional.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

She took her time with me.

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Raether is great .

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Kelly was EXTREMELY easy to talk to & compassionate/ empathetic to what I was going through

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Professional and courteous also. Personable and friendly.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Kelly Raether is very thorough and takes the time to answer all questions concerning my vision.

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Really listens to the details!

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She is very nice and it is clear she values her team!

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September 10, 2025

5.0

I really like her. She's professional and just so good at her job.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

She explained in detail everything that she would do and the out come from the eye examination.

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August 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Raether spent the time needed to explain the results of my testing and the need for follow up appointments. She is very nice and professional.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and detailed explanation

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August 26, 2025

5.0

She cares and take the time to listen. She makes you feel that you're in good hands.

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August 18, 2025

5.0

Very professional.

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August 17, 2025

5.0

Responsive to my concerns. Thorough. On time. Pleasant personality.

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August 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Raether and her team are super knowledgeable and very easy, gentle and kind. This makes for an examination that is stress free. Their knowledge and ability to explain what they are doing as well as what their findings are gives me a great confidence in my care.

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August 10, 2025

5.0

Attentive, kind, respectful, takes the time to answer all your questions and needs, very professional.

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August 01, 2025

5.0

She is very professional but also caring

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July 18, 2025

5.0

Was impressed with her thoroughness and her concern for me

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Raether is both patient and persistent in determining eye conditions, then finding the appropriate treatment. She is so devoted that patients with needs requiring extra evaluation are invited to come in on a Saturday, allowing as much time as needed to be dedicated toward finding the best solution(s). Dr. Raether earns the highest of recommendations.

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Dr. Raether is unmatched!

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July 16, 2025

5.0

Well knowledge

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July 11, 2025

5.0

Profesional

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July 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Raether takes tther time with me. And she he tech I had was amazing and sweet too.

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July 08, 2025

4.0

Very good but did not get to spend much time duscussing issues. May be due to overall load

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July 03, 2025

5.0

She is awesome!!!!

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July 02, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kelly. An excellent carrier of eye health and an excellent human being, she allows us to interact for our improvement.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

She is very professional and she answered all our questions.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Good personality and confident in her care

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June 25, 2025

4.0

Very good Dr

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June 21, 2025

4.0

She's very good at her work.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Very thorough

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Very pleasant and efficient.

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Provider helpful and tooka care of needs. Tha k you:)

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Kind, considerate professional

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June 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Raether provides excellent insights and patiently listens.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Professional with good "bed side" approach.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

Good service helpful

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May 21, 2025

5.0

Very professional.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Thorough and made recommendations to achieve my clearest vision

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Very informative about the history of my situation

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May 18, 2025

5.0

She was very kind and gave me a subscription.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

She's really great to work with.

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May 16, 2025

5.0

Doctor Raether is highly competent and gives great customer care. She makes me very comfortable with my vision issues and has a very nice way about her.

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Thorough and professional

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Great Dr

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Disclosures

Kelly A. Raether, OD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2025.

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