Jeanine Baqai, MD

Jeanine Baqai, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Cornea and External Disease

Secondary Specialty

CALL

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Practice Focus Areas

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

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Rush University Medical College - 2007
Residency:
Rush University Medical Center - 2011
Fellowships:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 2012

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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

4.8
4.8 

733 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 30, 2022

5.0

Perfect doctor

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and takes time to explain everything.

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August 29, 2022

5.0

Very cordial, addresses patient’s questions

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Same as above - not an alarmist, answered all ny questions too.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and ability

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Thorough, explains clearly, great surgeon

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Wonderful doc

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable. Shares information.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Level of care and her personal interest in me as her patient.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

She's great.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

She’s a gifted surgeon and very personable; most doctors just type into a computer and barely look at you.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Good service

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July 23, 2022

5.0

She is very approachable and made me very comfortable. She answered all my questions in terms I could understand.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Pleasant manner and seems knowledgeable.

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July 09, 2022

5.0

Skill, concern for me.

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Great doctor who makes you feel comfortable and explains details thoroughly.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

Very efficient and professional

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July 04, 2022

5.0

Highly qualified

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June 29, 2022

5.0

Skilled, kind

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June 27, 2022

5.0

She’s great.

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June 25, 2022

5.0

Skilled, reassuring, kind. I see so much better:)

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June 24, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and thorough. I have completed confidence in her abilities.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

She was very very good and caring!

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June 22, 2022

5.0

I had great results from the surgery she performed. She explained everthing in a way I could understand it. everything about her and her staff was very professional. She is an outstanding physician.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

Skilled, attentive, kind

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and listens to what you said

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June 13, 2022

5.0

Very good office manner. Explained issues thoroughly. Gave out all pertinent information for follow up with other doctors. Kind and nice.

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June 10, 2022

5.0

Wonderful competent doctor who listens to concerns and issues.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

More than ever people need to feel cared for especially when it comes to their health. I am a nurse who needed to be a patient. Dr Baqai was recommended to us by our best friend and god father to our children. He is a North Shore surgeon so I think that says a great deal about her and the surgical team.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

She’s personal and professional. She is caring. She listens to my needs and or problems. And she always helps to find a solution.

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June 07, 2022

5.0

Ptofessional yet caring, positive, con fb ident without arrogance, etc

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June 07, 2022

5.0

She's great

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Talented and professional

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June 06, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring.Professional.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

So far I am impressed with her manner of caring about me.

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May 30, 2022

5.0

She was friendly and professional.

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May 29, 2022

5.0

SHE PUTS THE PATIENT AT EASE - EXCELLENT REULTS

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May 23, 2022

5.0

I Didn’t feel rush and she was medically sociable

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Gave me helpful information so I could make an informed decision.She is very personable.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Personable, knowledgeable, caring, thorough.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Polite, cordial, explains things well.

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May 22, 2022

5.0

Professional

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May 14, 2022

5.0

I mentioned above some of my reasons plus she is a great listener and very responsive to any and all questions. I waited almost a year to see Dr Baqai based upon her maternity absence for my rouitne eye exam. I can not say enough about the quality of this person as my ophthalmologist and both my wife and myself support the comments.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

I have been under Dr. Baqai's care fir approx. 5 years. She has been very knowledgeableand comprehensive; she takes the time to answer questions thoroughly.I'm fortunate to have her for my opthalmologist .

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May 12, 2022

5.0

I have this feeling she really cares about my eyes. Also, the feeling she knows how important they are in my busy life.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

She was friendly and informative

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Same as above: personable, open to discussion, patient, straightforward...

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May 11, 2022

5.0

She listens and cares. Is not an alarmist.

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May 07, 2022

5.0

Very professional attentive and caring

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May 06, 2022

5.0

She gives excellent care.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and helpful and very caring.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

She conducted a thorough examination, responded meaningfully to my concerns, involved me in decision-making, unhurried. Someone I trust.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

She's very knowledgeable, friendly and attentive.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Trust, kindness, intelligence/skilled

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December 24, 2021

5.0

I’ve only seen her twice and really, I don’t have any problems to speak of but I think she’s an excellent doctor. I feel confident under her care.

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December 24, 2021

5.0

She definitely knows what she is doing.

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December 20, 2021

5.0

she's great

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December 17, 2021

5.0

She's thorough and has a good bedside manner.

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December 16, 2021

5.0

She is so very thorough.

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December 16, 2021

5.0

She is so thorough and listens.

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December 10, 2021

5.0

Professional in every way

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December 10, 2021

5.0

They are excellent doctor and know what they are doing. They really care about their patients

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December 09, 2021

5.0

She explains test results and plan to correct my diagnosis thoroughly

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December 09, 2021

5.0

Wonderful doctorChecks all the boxes and then some

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December 06, 2021

5.0

I think very much of her and have a great deal of respect for her

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December 05, 2021

5.0

Skill and knowledge

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December 01, 2021

4.0

She’s nice and did a good job. But I had to wait for well over an hour to see her today. In past visits, I was also kept waiting for 40+ minutes

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November 29, 2021

5.0

She is so positive and makes you feel comfortable

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November 29, 2021

5.0

She is professional but caring and has a very positive attitude as she explains procedures and treatments

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November 24, 2021

5.0

She knows what she is doing

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November 15, 2021

5.0

Ongoing treatment…

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November 11, 2021

5.0

She’s so nice and so good

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November 10, 2021

5.0

She listens to her patients, answers questions and is very reassuring

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November 08, 2021

5.0

Very professional, kind and trustworthy

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November 06, 2021

5.0

Personable and easy to talk to

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November 05, 2021

5.0

Very personal and just made me comfortable with lasik procedure. I trust Dr. Baqai with my eye care.

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November 03, 2021

5.0

she's great

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November 03, 2021

5.0

She is efficient and sensitive to patients questions and concerns

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November 03, 2021

5.0

She is talented and professional with a good personality.

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November 03, 2021

5.0

She took time to care for me and explain it all.

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November 01, 2021

5.0

Very caring physician

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November 01, 2021

5.0

She is dedicated to comprehensive care.

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October 31, 2021

4.0

Like how nice she is and explain about the surgery

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October 28, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable..caring

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October 27, 2021

2.0

She was good once we got going. But she had already rescheduled appointment I made a couple of months in advance for no clear reason provided and then there were no immediate openings for the reschedule, so I had to wait another 6 weeks I think to find an opening.

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October 24, 2021

5.0

Great doctor, very detailed and handled the procedure and the sessions superbly

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October 22, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable and explained well

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October 22, 2021

4.0

They did explain when I asked several questions. Her team was professional.

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October 20, 2021

5.0

I liked her very much she was very professional and also very kind I hope that she will be my eye doctor

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October 20, 2021

3.0

She spent less than ten minutes with me and the care was perfunctory.

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October 17, 2021

5.0

This time very friendly

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October 14, 2021

5.0

Very knowledgeable and personable

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October 11, 2021

5.0

She has given me careful and attentive eye care, both before and after my cataract surgeries.

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October 06, 2021

5.0

Knowledgeable, detailed, careful, and good explanations

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October 06, 2021

5.0

My first visit with Dr. Baqai exceeded expectations. I felt well examined and confidence in the plan going forward.Dr. Baqai was thorough and answered my questions respectfully.

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October 01, 2021

5.0

Heart, mind, confidence….all given to the patient. She is opposite of the cold and arrogant/entitled white guys.

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September 30, 2021

5.0

The nicest eye doctor I have met.

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September 29, 2021

5.0

She is a great doctor, so compassionate but ALWAYS a long wait to see her.

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September 27, 2021

5.0

Perfect results

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Jeanine Baqai, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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