Michael Griess, MD

Michael Griess, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

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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
  • Choroidal nevus
  • 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
  • Keratitis
  • Lattice degeneration
  • Light sensitivity
  • Macular degeneration
  • Migraines
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Neuro-ophthalmology
  • Ocular rosacea
  • Posterior vitreous detachment
  • Pterygium
  • Red eye
  • Retina
  • Retinal edema
  • Retinal hemorrhage
  • Rheumatoid arthritis
  • Shingles or herpes
  • Stye
  • Tearing
  • Transient visual loss
  • Twitching eyelid
  • Uveitis

Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Nebraska College of Medicine - 2001
Internship:
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine - 2002
Residency:
University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine - 2005

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
On Medical Staff At:
Kishwaukee Hospital

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

166 Ratings

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February 27, 2026

5.0

He's a good doctor.

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February 26, 2026

5.0

I have already recommended him to my husband.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Professional friendly knowledgeable

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Griess is amazing. He is thorough, compassionate and is very willing to answer all patient questions, whether during an office appointment or during a phone call to make sure everything is in order and understood before cataract surgery. The other office staff were very professional and nice. My office appointments have always been on time.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Griess is very compassionate and caring. His medical skills are of the highest caliber. His frequent communications with me to check on the status of my condition was absolutely amazing. I totally trust him with the care of my eyes.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

I feel very blessed to have this doctor. I don't trust trust well. I trust him wholeheartedly. Kind, thorough, and professional

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February 14, 2026

5.0

I can see out of a blind eye.

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February 12, 2026

5.0

Dr took time after the exam to talk about his findings.

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February 04, 2026

5.0

Friendly

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Great Dr

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January 29, 2026

5.0

He wants me to know and understand what he is doing.

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Very nice. Explained everything so I could understand

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Compassionate Listens and addresses concerns

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January 26, 2026

5.0

The physician was very patient with my questions and walked through everything with me.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Excellent

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Dr. Griess is thorough and really listens to his patient.

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January 06, 2026

5.0

Dr G was ver6 knowledgeable and helpful with my problem

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January 02, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable and takes all the time the patient needs to answer questions.

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January 02, 2026

5.0

very nice and funny

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Efficient, friendly, personable, on time and knowledgeable

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December 29, 2025

5.0

I like the way that he treats me and professionally

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December 23, 2025

5.0

outstanding job. his recommendations put my vision at better than 20/20

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December 19, 2025

5.0

from everything... Check in initially evaluation meeting with the doctor. It was amazing. They were very pleasant. Very informative. Equipment was state art I look forward to going back.

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December 19, 2025

5.0

The doctor took time to answer questions. Explain my procedure and treated me with respect and dignity. Completely opposite of my experience with [full name]. Highly recommend.

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December 18, 2025

5.0

Professional Attentive to patient concern knowledgeable and skilled

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Explained everything and was nice

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Already recommended him to two others. Excellent surgeon.

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December 06, 2025

5.0

Dr Griess has great people skills and is an excellent surgeon. He's the reason I came to Northwestern

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December 02, 2025

5.0

Dr Griess was wonderful. Great listener, spent time, informative, knowledgeable, personable.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Had a good experience with my first surgery.

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November 22, 2025

5.0

Understands my concerns addressed problems with testing

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November 21, 2025

5.0

Does his job well

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. Griess listened and took his time and wasn't in a hurry to leave plus he explained everything clearly.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Trustworthy

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Griess is very thorough and answers any of your questions and is very calm and kind

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November 06, 2025

5.0

Dr.Griess displayed real concern,& I felt comfortable in his care.

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November 06, 2025

5.0

He is a wonderful doctor.

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October 30, 2025

5.0

I felt comfortable with him and wasn't rushed in any way.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very nice and very professional. I'm looking forward to having him fix my eyes

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Dr.Griess explained all of my procedure beforehand. It was all quite quick and he is a very person!

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October 20, 2025

5.0

compassionate thoroughly explained test results

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October 19, 2025

5.0

1. Dr. Griess is phenomenial. He listens, takes time to explain the diagnosis/treatment to the patient, makes the patient comfortable that he has expertise and experience.

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October 16, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, listens to the patient and clarifies

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October 13, 2025

5.0

Professionalism

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October 10, 2025

5.0

Dedicated, Knowledgeable and Caring.

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Understands that vision is life

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September 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Griess is very good at explaining things, answering questions, and is friendly.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

great doctor

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September 24, 2025

5.0

Friendly

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September 18, 2025

5.0

Listened to me Thorough explanation of results of visual tests Compassionate

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Disclosures

Michael Griess, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2025.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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