Debra A. Goldstein, MD | Northwestern Medicine

Practice Focus Areas

This medical professional has a particular interest or expertise in:

Intravitreal Injections
Ocular Inflammation
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Viral Infections of the Eye
Vitreous Implants

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:

Uveitis

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, McGill University Faculty of Medicine - 1988
Residency:: McGill University - 1993
Fellowships:: McGill University - 1994

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 1995

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

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

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1266 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

94 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

94 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

Exelent

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Dr Goldstein spent a lot of time with me and going over prior records and offered a treatment plan

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February 26, 2026

5.0

She is so knowledgeable, personable and intuitively caring. 100/100 in my opinion!!

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February 24, 2026

5.0

She's so knowledgeable and cares for me as a patient, treating me and not just my eye disease.

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Highly expert and also caring.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr Goldstein is the reason I keep coming back to Northwestern. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional while also being empathetic. She is everything I want in a doctor - and teacher (I have learned a lot).

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is wonderful! So smart and fun.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Expert in the field

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Talented. Creative skilled

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January 29, 2026

5.0

She listens to you, takes time during the exam. She seeks perfection and when dealing with eyesight that's what you want. She also has a wonderful sense of humor

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January 29, 2026

5.0

I recommend Doctor Goldstein all the time she is the best doctor a patient can have very kind caring awesome amazing doctor thank you doctor GOLDSTEIN

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January 25, 2026

5.0

Top Doc

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January 22, 2026

5.0

She was competent, kind and her team was amazing, knew well their jobs. Dr. Goldstein was outstanding, humble, caring. A great human being

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January 21, 2026

5.0

She's specific and detailed. Answers all my questions and concerns. I am confident in her referral to see the cataract surgeon.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is very professional and knowledgeable. She takes her time during examinations and answers questions you may have and explains everything.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

She is an excellent doctor.

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January 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Goldstein and her team were excellent. Very patience and compassionate while assessing my son's needs.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She is a fantastic honest expert.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Dr. Goldstein cares about the health of her patients.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She is a great doctor who listens to her patients.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr.Goldstein really care for her patients eye sight.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Caring, personalized care

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January 08, 2026

5.0

She is an excellent doctor and wonderful person

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January 07, 2026

5.0

She's brilliant, personable, and a great teacher

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December 14, 2025

5.0

Excellent service with compassion

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November 30, 2025

5.0

I have been with her for years & she is extremely knowledgeable, caring, professional and really cares about her patients!!

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November 29, 2025

5.0

She is at the top of her field and has exceptional skills. In addition she is super personable and explained everything so well. It is a pleasure to be seen by her.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

She spoke to my 10 year old daughter and explained what was happening and included her as well as us, her parents. I also liked how Dr. Goldstein did not rush us and answered all of our questions.

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November 26, 2025

5.0

She's an amazing physicuan

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November 25, 2025

5.0

She's an exceptional caregiver.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, caring and all around awesome

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November 20, 2025

5.0

See above comments. Awesome skill level. Good listener. Patient. Nice sense of humor

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November 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Goldstein is extraordinarily knowledgeable, excellent communicator, caring. She shows interest for every patient and obviously enjoys being a doctor and teaching younger doctors. It's a privilege to be her patient.

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November 20, 2025

5.0

She been amazing giving my son the medication and treatment he needs and he's condition is under control. She is definitely the best!!

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Expert in field

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein and her staff are absolutely the best! Highly recommend and so glad I was referred to her.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is very kind, patient and knowledgeable.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and caring doctor.

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October 18, 2025

5.0

She's great

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October 14, 2025

5.0

She is brilliant and exceptional in her field!

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October 12, 2025

5.0

She is an expert in her field but takes time to answer my questions.

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October 09, 2025

5.0

Dr Goldstein is great

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, highly skilled, and amazing patient relations

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October 07, 2025

5.0

Unparalleled expertise in the treatment of my rare diagnosis. Also, authentic and compassionate manner. Straightforward communicator, but also kind and empathetic. Truly cares about her patients.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

She's the best!

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September 17, 2025

5.0

Because she's a great Doctor, whenever i went to see Dr Debra she made me feel at home and she's very care about their patients and their eyes health. And I highly recommend Dr Debra and the entire staff to anyone in need of eye care. They are simply the best.

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September 14, 2025

5.0

She's the best

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September 10, 2025

5.0

She is excellent

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Remarkable physician

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September 09, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is very professional, respectful and knowledgeable.

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September 07, 2025

5.0

Dr Goldstein is the best as are her resident interns.

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Very involved in patient care

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September 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein and her whole team were absolutely amazing with our son. We feel like we are in the absolute best hands possible with her.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She cares. She remembers my eye health history and takes a long view on treatment. Thank you Dr G.

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August 27, 2025

5.0

See above. Also she has a great sense of humor to go along with the outstanding skills and wealth of knowledge

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August 27, 2025

5.0

She's the best ....she gives 1000 percent of care to her patients

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August 27, 2025

5.0

Best Doctor for my condition.

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August 24, 2025

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and caring and takes time to explain her treatment recommendations.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Doctor Goldstein is the best doctor in her field n she seems to be a great human being,And she's a great listener plus a straight shooter.Most of all she always compliments me on my shoes.

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August 14, 2025

5.0

She's an excellent caregiver

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August 13, 2025

5.0

She is dedicated and has a good relationship.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Concerned. Good personal attention. Thorough.

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August 11, 2025

5.0

Love her

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August 10, 2025

5.0

My daughter has been seeing Dr. Goldstein for more than 6 years and she always treats her with compassion and truly cares about her as a person. She is an expert in her field of care and we are grateful for all of her recommendations.

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August 09, 2025

5.0

BECAUSE SHE IS THE BEST DOCTOR. IS VERY HUMAN.

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August 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein and her fellows are very knowledgable and delightful!

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August 07, 2025

5.0

She listens and cares and gives great care.

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August 03, 2025

5.0

Exceptional caregiver

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August 01, 2025

5.0

Direct and understandable information

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July 31, 2025

5.0

Doctor GOLDSTEIN:) IS THE BEST EVER SHES ONE OF A KIND SHES CARING KIND CONSIDERATE AND FUN SHES AMAZING THANK YOU DOCTOR GOLDSTEIN :)FOR ALL YOU DO

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July 27, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is amazing, caring & extremely knowledgeable. She has taken the time to explain everything to me & answer all my questions!!

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July 26, 2025

5.0

She is funny attentive and extremely knowledgeable

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July 24, 2025

5.0

She's an amazing doctor - extremely knowledgeable with regard to my rare eye disease. She continually monitors my disease and treats me as an individual rather than treating the disease as it may present in others.

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July 22, 2025

5.0

She is extremely knowledgeable and has great bedside mannerism.

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June 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is just one of the best doctors anywhere. In any specialty. Her knowledge, experience, directness, and humanity are exactly what every doctor aspires to be...or should.

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June 25, 2025

5.0

Comprehensive assessment of the records and current condition. Very thorough didn't skip any detail. Explained every detailed observation and treatment. Very communicative and friendly. I have chosen NM and insurance because I wanted her as my doctor.

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June 24, 2025

5.0

Dr Goldstein is top notch and a leader in her field. I have recommended her numerous times.

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June 19, 2025

5.0

My first impression of Dr. Goldstein is that she is highly knowledgeable and very approachable as well. I have no doubts that I am in good hands as one of her patients.

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June 17, 2025

5.0

Dr Debra Goldstein treated me for Tuberculosis of the eye. My primary care doctor at the time didn't believe there was such a thing. I had HMO at the time, very difficult trying to get all the referrals I needed at the time. Dr Goldstein tried so hard save my eye, unfortunately since the primary care doctor wouldn't accept the diagnosis too much time had past I ended up losing my eye. I appreciate how hard Dr G fought for me, she is a wonderful and caring person. I will follow her wherever she goes.

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June 15, 2025

5.0

high quality medical care

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June 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is always kind and personable and she's an expert!! We truly appreciate being able to benefit from her care!!

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June 10, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable and helpful and overall great person as well. Been going to her for 13 yrs. She's awesome!!

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June 03, 2025

5.0

She is smart, thoughtful, kind, and direct.

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May 26, 2025

5.0

Great Dr, has taken phenomenal care of me!! Extremely knowledgeable!!

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May 22, 2025

5.0

Compassionate, empathetic Dr

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May 20, 2025

5.0

All of the above. She is the best

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May 19, 2025

4.0

Expertise

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May 16, 2025

5.0

She is the best!

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldsteirn really helped me following surgical complications

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May 15, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein is the best in the business for my medical needs. I found her because she was recommended to me by my former primary care physician.

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable professional

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May 13, 2025

5.0

Again, her dedication, knowledge, and carefully listening to eye health complaints, then putting prescribing the best treatment plan for me and answering my questions and concerns. I have made remarkable strides in my healing journey. She is the best!

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May 11, 2025

5.0

Excellent everything!

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May 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Goldstein knows how to give the best and most practical advice and treatment advice with everyone in mind. She hasn't forgotten what it is like to be a working mom of children with health needs, and I'm so thankful for her support.

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Disclosures

Debra A. Goldstein, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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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