Jeremy A. Lavine, MD, PhD

Jeremy A. Lavine, MD, PhD

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:

  • Central serous retinopathy
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Epiretinal membrane
  • Lattice degeneration
  • Macular degeneration
  • Macular hole
  • Retinal edema
  • Retinal vein occlusion

Education

Medical Education:
MD, PhD, University of Wisconsin Madison School of Medicine - 2012
Internship:
Aurora Health Care - 2013
Residency:
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics - 2016
Fellowships:
Cleveland Clinic Foundation - 2018

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

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

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Overall Rating

4.9
4.9 

628 Ratings

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89 Reviews

February 27, 2026

5.0

10 Plus - always on the move - taking care of each person as quickly as possible while creating a relaxed environment for each. "Dr Jeremy," always has time to explain his diagnosis and what the preferred form of treatment should be while giving me confidence that he is the right person to do it. My eye is getting better with each treatment - I feel fortunate to have such a great doctor. You can tell him that I said so...

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February 26, 2026

5.0

Had him since 2021

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Has a global understanding of options available for care.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

Dr. Levine is a kind, explisit, and caring Doctor.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

He has halted the growth of my macular degeneration.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Highly skilled

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Excellent "bedside manner" and clearly very knowledgeable. During our appointment he asked questions and listened intently. Whole approach was welcoming and focused on my specific case.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

I trust him

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February 09, 2026

5.0

His expertise, caring attitude and ability to explain things well.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Thorough exam. Communicated well.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

He was exceptionally thorough and I felt immediately confident that he was the right doctor for my condition

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Everything that is done for me is well explained and I feel very confident in Dr. Lavine and his staff.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

He is the best.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

expertise and personable nature. Excellent communication.

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January 15, 2026

5.0

Answers all my questions and concerns!

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Good

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Thorough. Answers my questions. Friendly.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

He's a knowledgeable (and exceedingly pleasant) ophthalmologist who always does a thorough examination of my eyesight and explains his findings and insights.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

He is exceptional. I never expected to feel so secure and comfortable when they told me I was going to have a needle in my eye. He told me what was going to happen and answered my questions in a clear and concise way. Highly recommend him and his team.

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December 31, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine has a strong dedication and determination to help his patients receive optimum eye care. He listens and takes time to answer questions.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

Professional and considering

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December 29, 2025

5.0

Best care. The way that he explain the issues and steps

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December 17, 2025

5.0

His knowledge

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Same reasons - and he answers all my concerns no matter what I ask.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Good service

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December 13, 2025

5.0

He is thorough, professional, kind, and provides great care

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Great detailed explanation of treatments!

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Dr Lavine considers the entire patient and other diseases before deciding on the course of the eye treatment. He is a great active listener. He is very patient and understanding.

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December 10, 2025

5.0

The best.

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December 08, 2025

5.0

You're the best.

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December 04, 2025

5.0

The way that explains the injuries and treatment options

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November 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine is a gifted physician and surgeon. He patiently explained all aspects of the procedure to me and answered all my questions. He performed the surgery with the highest degree of professional competence, and the results have exceeded my expectations. I could not have had a better experience.

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November 18, 2025

5.0

Excellent doctor, very helpful

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November 13, 2025

5.0

He is patient, very professional, and he is restoring my sight. My questions are always answered.

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November 13, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and complete in answering all my medical questions.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine is the best at explaining every fine detail and making sure that you understand everything that is involved with your eye exam, eye care, and options for best results

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November 08, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and kind and provided a surgery that I was unable to obtain anywhere in central IL.

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November 08, 2025

5.0

Highly skilled

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October 28, 2025

5.0

Consultation with Dr Lavine and intern Dr Swain - informed and caring.

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October 27, 2025

4.0

Knowledge

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October 27, 2025

5.0

Very personable

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October 27, 2025

5.0

After one treatment my eye was significant improved. I was able to see much more clearly. He answered all my questions and addressed my concerns. I appreciated his pointing out the various risk and rewards of additional treatment and included me in the decision process. I felt relaxed with the decision and am enjoying better eyesight while knowing I have support if I experience a set back. His team work with his assistants was very impressive.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

Very personable,caring and thorough in spite of sudden need to rush out to answer a summons from the ER during my initial appointment.

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October 24, 2025

5.0

Excellent, professional and caring service.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr L is very pleasant and on my first visit he explained in layman's words my condition and the treatment plan. Each subsequent visit he shows me digital pics of my eye and the improvement with each appointment. I appreciate his easy going manner.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

I feel he's a good doctor.

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September 29, 2025

5.0

efficient, competent, great assistant (Janet)

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September 25, 2025

5.0

He is a competent oftamologist.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and experienced on my issue. He answered my questions about what was wrong with my eye and told me what he was about to do. I was comfortable with him.

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September 15, 2025

5.0

Never appears too busy to answer questions you might have. Explained procedure,post op care, and what to expect in future. Signs and symptoms that may be need to be brought to his attention .

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September 13, 2025

5.0

A knowledgable man who explains my condition in terms I understand.

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September 13, 2025

4.0

My doctors give me that feeling of being well taken care of.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Dr Lavine is the consummate professional and extremely knowledgeable you feel you are in excellent hands. Most of all he has empathy & is very personable considerate and kind I would not go to anyone else for my retina care.

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September 11, 2025

5.0

Please see above answer. His expertise is amazing and his care for his patients is also amazing.

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August 20, 2025

5.0

Kind and answers my concerns.

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August 19, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine has a wonderful bedside manner and is courteous, professional and respectful. His knowledge base and skills are very apparent and I have every confidence in him and protecting my vision! As a healthcare provider for over 40 years, I can spot talented professionals at a mile away and Dr. Lavine is one of them!

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August 14, 2025

5.0

He saw me on short notice and thourghly reviewed my file and new eye pictures and explained everything in detail. High quality medicine.

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August 12, 2025

5.0

He's extremely polite and skillful in his craft

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August 09, 2025

5.0

He fixed my Rigjt Eye.

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August 05, 2025

5.0

Superb skills.

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August 04, 2025

5.0

Know I'm in good hands

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July 30, 2025

5.0

He appears knowledgeable and shares information about my case in understandable terms.

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July 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Lavine is very knowledgeable and compassionate . I have complete faith in his treatment and advice. He is an excellent doctor !

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July 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine was pleasant and professional. He explained everything clearly

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July 23, 2025

5.0

Good

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July 22, 2025

5.0

Love him!!! Very caring and always explains things easy to understand

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July 15, 2025

5.0

Professionalism, explanations, expertise

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July 14, 2025

5.0

He's extremely knowledgeable and is a good listener and gives helpful recommendations.

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July 14, 2025

5.0

Good doctor

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July 12, 2025

5.0

Skill, expertise, compassion, commitment, communication

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July 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine is the BEST! He was a so smart and thorough in all of his care as well as the best bedside manner.

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July 07, 2025

5.0

I immediately felt comfortable with him

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July 01, 2025

5.0

Expertise and professionalism with a friendly delivery

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June 30, 2025

5.0

As I mentioned above, he is an extremely gifted Dr.

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June 30, 2025

5.0

Because of the results in my eye care

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June 25, 2025

5.0

expertise and personal attention

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June 21, 2025

5.0

Personable Knowledgeable Experienced Skilled

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Put simply, he's the best

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June 16, 2025

5.0

He is very knowledgeable and very kind.

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June 16, 2025

5.0

Smart and personable. Made me feel comfortable. Took time to answer questions.

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June 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine is thoughtful, and he has a sense of humor. He is very calm and patient about answering questions.

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June 04, 2025

4.0

I fell like Dr . Lavine is doing all he can for my needs.

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June 03, 2025

5.0

Dr. Lavine was professional, knowledgeable, and thorough.

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May 30, 2025

5.0

If there's a word to describe down to earth and professionalism that's him I am confident that he 1000% knows what he's doing as an Ophthalmologist

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May 29, 2025

5.0

No issues

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May 24, 2025

5.0

He is an AMAZING PHYSICIAN, Teacher, AND SURGEON.

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May 19, 2025

5.0

Extremely knowledgeable, skilled, saved my vision

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May 19, 2025

5.0

explains the situation and helps e manage the treatment

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May 14, 2025

5.0

I liked how he was thorough examining my eyes and explaining options.

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