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Practice Focus Areas
Education
- Medical Education:
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MD, Harvard Medical School - 2012
- Internship:
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Cambridge Health Alliance - 2013
- Residency:
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McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016
- Fellowships:
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2017
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of MedicinePractice Groups and Affiliations
- Medical Group:
- Northwestern Medical Group
- Alignment Category:
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
- On Medical Staff At:
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Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Ratings and Reviews
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Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
August 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starKnowledgeable/professional and took the time to explain her concerns with my issue and how she intends to deal with it. I also felt like my input was appreciated and helped determine how she intended to go forward.
August 01, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Simon makes you feels very comfortable and relax. She explained everything in a way you can understand and her recommendations were honest & great. She is very friendly & pleasant. Very happy to see her once a year!
May 12, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI wish all my doctors were like her. She is professional and extremely intelligent yet she can help me understand what is going on. I feel so fortunate that Dr. Simon is taking care of my eyes. Please NW do whatever it takes to keep her in your system.
April 21, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Simon is a very kind, highly knowledgeable, compassionate, caring doctor. She is easy to talk to. Dr. Simon always explains any of my concerns or questions. I respect her for the excellent medical care she provides.
April 20, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Simon is a brilliant ophthalmologist who is both professional and personable. She listened attentively to all my concerns and addressed each one individually. She was considerate, made me feel validated, and treated me with the utmost respect. I cannot recommend her enough!
April 18, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Simon is AWESOME! I always feel at ease when speaking with her. She takes time to explain what she's seeing and how it compares to prior exams. She is warm, friendly and utterly professional - I leave each appointment feeling much better. She works well with other NM doctors/offices to coordinate upcoming care and is just someone I am really glad to have in my corner. Would absolutely recommend her to anyone!
April 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Shira Simon and her resident worked tirelessly for a solution to my problem and were very sweet and kind. Dr Simon also got me into to see her the same day that she was notified that I had a problem. I never felt rushed, they gave me all of the time and attention that I needed.
April 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starShe has a great combination of knowledge/competence and compassion. She takes time to answer my questions, and I never feel rushed. I believe she truly cares about improving some of the issues I'm facing with my vision.
March 22, 2022
5.0 star star star star starExcellent! Very pleasantly surprised because she is not only superb in her field but an absolutely one of the nicest and kindest doctor I know. I can’t say nice or good enough words for Dr. Simon. I will always recommend her to others.
March 15, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI had consulted with several eye and neurological specialists about my condition prior to meeting Dr. Simon and the Northwestern team. Dr. Simon was the only physician I met able to accurately diagnose and set an appropriate and comprehensive plan for my successful treatment.
February 24, 2022
5.0 star star star star starShe is by far one of, if not the best, doctor I’ve ever had. She’s smart — obviously. She’s kind. She’ll tells it like it is. She’s got the best “bedside†manner ever. Highly recommend. 10 out of 10.
February 12, 2022
5.0 star star star star starShe was extremely thorough and her explanations were easy to understand. She took the time to listen to our questions and theories as to reason for the visit, and it was an informative visit and conversation. And so nice and friendly.
February 01, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Simon was wonderful. She was kind, sweet and funny! I thoroughly enjoyed my time w her. She made me feel at ease and coordinated my visit w the neuro surgeon, which was a great help! 10 stars are not enough for her. She deserves 100 stars!
Disclosures
Shira S. Simon, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.
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.