Gary S. Lissner, MD

Gary S. Lissner, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmic Plastic, Orbital and Reconstructive Surgery

Secondary Specialty

CALL

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Practice Focus Areas

  • Botox and Filler Injections
  • Cosmetic Eyelid and Filler Surgery
  • Eyelid Tumors/Lesions
  • Nasolacrimal Surgery
  • Orbital Decompression
  • Orbital Fracture Repair
  • Orbital Tumors
  • Ptosis and Ptosis Surgery

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1974
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1978
Fellowships:
University of Toronto - 1979

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

4.9
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100 Most Recent Reviews

August 26, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and experienced

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Professional. Kind. Thorough.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Thorough

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August 13, 2022

5.0

Very thorough

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Good communication, thorough preparation, kind, efficient.

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Having received quality care from Dr. Lissner and his assistant, I wouldn’t hesitate recommending him.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Highly recommended. Closely monitoring my health issues for over 10 years.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

When you are with a doctor like Cary Lissner, you don’t have to explain why you like him.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Outstanding knowledge and service

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Took Time to do an extensive evaluation, determined the reason of my problem, explained every detail and suggested.a solution

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Very professional and competent

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Took the time to Explain Procedure, so i could understand !

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July 30, 2022

5.0

He appeared knowledgeable.

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July 26, 2022

5.0

I have been seeing Dr. Lissner for the last more than 35 years. He is always tend to my medical needs. I can TRUST him.

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July 22, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. Communicated very well. Included me on decisions.

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Knows what he is doing

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July 19, 2022

5.0

Very professional

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July 18, 2022

5.0

So far very happy with the care and attention to detail I have experienced.

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July 17, 2022

5.0

Me atendió muy bien

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Listens and very competent

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Had surgery on my eyelid with Dr. Lissner. Thrilled with the results. Staff is wonderful as well.

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July 05, 2022

5.0

he is an expert in his field.

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June 30, 2022

5.0

He’s the best - so thorough

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June 25, 2022

5.0

He is one of fever doctors that I feel explains until one understands what he is explaining to you

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June 23, 2022

5.0

I have confidence in him.

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June 23, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable about eye efficiency.

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June 22, 2022

5.0

His knowledge and experience make him outstanding

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June 18, 2022

5.0

Professional, expert, clear in his diagnosis, and he treated me with respect. He explained the procedure thoroughly and set my expectations appropriately. Dr. Lissner made me feel safe and I so appreciated that.

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June 17, 2022

5.0

Very thorough. Super informed. Takes to time clearly explain things.

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June 14, 2022

5.0

Shares all information. Professional and easy to talk to. Great staff.

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June 12, 2022

4.0

Thorough doctor, but I had to wait in the room for an hour before I saw the doctor.

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June 09, 2022

5.0

Have been seeing him for the last 15 years

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June 06, 2022

5.0

very thorough.

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June 04, 2022

5.0

knowledgable, skilled, patient, caring and compassionate doctor

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May 31, 2022

5.0

He is thorough, kind, knowledgeable

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May 27, 2022

5.0

Same comments as above.

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May 25, 2022

4.0

He seemed a bit brusque today and almost flippant. I didn’t like his energy today.

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May 23, 2022

5.0

Well I went there for two appointments my first appointment was for the eye doctor he explained everything to me and very kind answer oh my question and then the second one was for to do my upper in my lower G.I. doctor he was really really really nice answer all my questions

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May 21, 2022

5.0

He is superb doctor. I have total confidence in him.

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May 19, 2022

5.0

He’s a great doctor, again thorough and professional!

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May 15, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and truly cares about his patient’s satisfaction with the procedures.

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May 13, 2022

5.0

He’s very competent and Odessa great job explaining the procedure.

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Kind and thorough

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May 12, 2022

5.0

Professional, thorough, kind.

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May 10, 2022

5.0

Thorough

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May 07, 2022

5.0

The thoroughness of Dr. Lissner's medical examination and testing of my eyes was followed by a presentation of his findings for my case. These actions inspired confidence in the plan he established for the surgical correction of my eye defects. His concern for my time was very thoughtful.

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May 05, 2022

5.0

He’s very thorough and puts you at ease. Asks questions and listens.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

He was able to help me. He was knowledgeable and took time to explain what I needed to do at home. He knew very much how to treat my condition.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Good personal bedside manner.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

The doctor talks to the patient and gave good information on the diagnosis was courteous was courteous in an informative

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May 04, 2022

5.0

See preceding.

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May 04, 2022

5.0

Professional and thorough. Highly skilled and knowledgeable

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May 01, 2022

5.0

See the above statement ⬆️Very professional and perfunctory in the task at hand. He has a great assistant

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April 26, 2022

5.0

If you need ocular plastic, he’s the one.

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April 26, 2022

5.0

Skill

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April 20, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and expertise

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April 14, 2022

5.0

Spent time explaining my personal issues and process moving forward

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April 13, 2022

5.0

Level of care patience overall personal attention

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April 12, 2022

5.0

He's the best.

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April 12, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and very patient

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April 11, 2022

5.0

Professional & great doctor.

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March 31, 2022

5.0

He did a very thorough exam and explained my procedure in detail.

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March 29, 2022

5.0

He was very attentive & answered all of my concerns

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March 29, 2022

5.0

Thorough,careful, patient. He inspires confidence.

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March 27, 2022

5.0

He's capable and caring

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March 26, 2022

5.0

I choose Dr. Lissner to do my surgery for his medical expertise and his outstanding reputation as a surgeon. I am thoroughly pleased with the medical care, the procedure, and final the results.

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March 25, 2022

4.0

Knowledgeable and personable

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March 24, 2022

5.0

Pleasant comfortable manner, very knowledgeable, starts with conservative problem solving approach, treatment is successful

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March 23, 2022

4.0

Knowledgeable, timely, communicated well

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March 21, 2022

5.0

He is outstanding, listens carefully and shares his findings with the patient. He explains in details the procedures and the recommendations

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March 21, 2022

5.0

I find him highly focused on his patients

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March 18, 2022

5.0

I thought he is on exellentPhysician,and I know I will bereceiving exellent care.

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March 15, 2022

5.0

Skilled. Thorough. Explains what he is doing and why.

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March 14, 2022

5.0

Takes time with patients and knowledgeable

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March 13, 2022

5.0

He was focused on the job at hand. Also, looked into my furtive treatment without losing sight of my current treatment.

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March 13, 2022

5.0

Overwhelmed very pleased with the staff and the doctor and the hospital itself thank you from the car was called her conflict

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March 11, 2022

5.0

Highly recommended, very nice, very thorough, goes over all your options.

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March 10, 2022

5.0

It was my first visit with Dr. Lissner and was very nervous. Both Dr Lissner and his nurse Don were so thorough in their exams and asked questions that help put me at ease.

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March 07, 2022

4.0

He seemed very knowledgeable. He wasn't condescending like my previous doctor.

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March 07, 2022

5.0

He is the best. I couldn't ask for a better doctor.

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March 04, 2022

5.0

He knows what he is talking about seen him 10 years ago and I am back to him again

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March 03, 2022

5.0

He is highly competent and communicates very well. Even though it is clear the department is busy he takes the time to be certain I understand treatments and options

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Highly professional, compassionate, patient centered

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February 25, 2022

5.0

Provided enough necessary information

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February 24, 2022

5.0

He has a great personality and bedside manner. I felt very comfortable and informed before and after my eye surgery.

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February 24, 2022

5.0

Honest about procedure. Had me wait three more months to see if, in fact, my eye problem would get better with recommendations he made to me.

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February 22, 2022

5.0

I received excellent care.

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February 20, 2022

5.0

Referred him already to two people, one who needs cataract surgery and one with dry eye syndrome

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February 18, 2022

5.0

Prompt and caring. Experienced.

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February 17, 2022

5.0

Highly professional, compassionate, patient centered, he’s an incredible doctor!

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February 17, 2022

5.0

I think he's very thorough.

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February 16, 2022

5.0

Years of experience

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February 12, 2022

5.0

HE THE BEST DR. LISSNER KNEW WHAT WAS WRONG WITH MY EYES I WILL SEE HIM AGAIN IN APRIL..............HIS NURES DON IS WONDERFUL ALSO HE CALLED ME TO ANSWER A FEW THINGS I WANTED TO KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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February 11, 2022

5.0

He is very thorough and he explains well in layman’s terms. We

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February 11, 2022

5.0

Thorough. A perfectionist which is good for his surgery.

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February 08, 2022

5.0

Spent a lot of time with me explaining what was going to happen and was reassuring about what was likely to happen afterwards. Very professional and attentive.

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February 07, 2022

5.0

Very thorough, explained well,

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February 06, 2022

5.0

Top notch all aspects

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February 03, 2022

5.0

He's thorough, wonderful and caring----and is able to fix all problems related to eyes.

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February 02, 2022

5.0

Patient focused, extremely professional, explains every detail

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Gary S. Lissner, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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