Robert S. Feder, MD

Robert S. Feder, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Cornea and External Disease

Secondary Specialty

  • Refractive Surgery
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Practice Focus Areas

  • Corneal Transplant Penetrating and Lamellar (DSAEK/DMEK, DLEK)
  • Corneal Ulcers/Infections
  • Keratoconus
  • LASIK and PRK Surgery
  • Ocular Stem Cell Deficiency
  • Pterygium Surgery
  • Refractive Cataract Surgery
  • Refractive Surgery

Education

Medical Education:
MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1978
Internship:
University of California (San Francisco) - 1979
Residency:
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 1982
Fellowships:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 1983

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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

4.9
4.9 

2088 Ratings

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August 30, 2022

4.0

Is is very reassuring and excellent Doctor very skilled

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August 29, 2022

5.0

I have been with Dr Feder for five years and have always received comprehensive and thorough care.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

excellent doctor and staff they treat you with professionalism and care

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder cares about his patients.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

Doctor Feder is an excellent doctor.He is very efficient. If there is a problem, he responds promptly.

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August 26, 2022

5.0

He is the Best!!!!!!!!

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August 25, 2022

5.0

Everything was a 10

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Competence ExperienceListens

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August 24, 2022

5.0

Great caring and honest Doctor.

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August 24, 2022

5.0

The best corneal opthamologist, probably in the top 5 in U.S.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He gets excited to see how, his patient is progressing so well after my surgery snd happy tosee my eye sight improving . I leave his office feeling good.

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August 23, 2022

5.0

He is matter of fact, explains why a test is needed, and he answers my questions.

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August 23, 2022

3.0

Since it was a long unpleasant experience in the office and he admitted they were understaffed, I am not very confident that I would be given proper attention.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

excellent doctor

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder is an excellent physician.

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August 22, 2022

5.0

Focus on excellent patient care

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August 22, 2022

4.0

He is fine but Dr doesn’t have time to spend with patient

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August 22, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgeable in his field

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August 21, 2022

5.0

My husband and I had cataracts removed. I had Crystal lenses inserted. I have near 20/20 vision and no longer have to wear reading glasses. I did have supplementary laser treatments later and the problem was solved.

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August 20, 2022

5.0

Blind everything to me

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August 20, 2022

5.0

The best optamologist in the business.

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August 19, 2022

5.0

His expertise, caring demeanor and thoroughness and patience are the key reasons I continue to trust snd rely on Dr. Feder for my eye surgery needs.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Great doctor.

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August 18, 2022

4.0

He is great but his wait time is not.

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August 18, 2022

5.0

Superb doctor, reassuring to patients and takes time to explain procedures. Experienced and knowledgeable.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder is very knowledgeable and doesn’t recommend procedures just to do them - he makes sure the course of action being recommended is the best for the patient and explains why it is the best. He walks patients through the pros and cons.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Superb, experienced and caring. Great support staff.

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August 17, 2022

5.0

Trust him

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Cataract surgery success. Personable, thorough, prompt attention.

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August 16, 2022

5.0

Very competent and professional

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August 15, 2022

5.0

Established expertise, excellent “bedside manner”.

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August 15, 2022

5.0

I trust his knowledge and skills

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August 13, 2022

5.0

He's amazing!

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August 12, 2022

5.0

Expert in his field. Takes time to answer questions and is very caring.

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August 10, 2022

5.0

Highly competent and professional

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August 10, 2022

5.0

I have the utmost confidence in Dr. Feder and feel I have no choice but to endure.

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August 09, 2022

5.0

Likeable, skilled, thorough, calming

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder is an excellent communicator and appears to be an excellent teacher and physician.

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August 08, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder is extremely competent, thorough, patient and kind!

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August 08, 2022

4.0

The appoint took an hour and a half; however, I only met with him and his nurse for 20 mins. Such wasted time waiting.

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August 07, 2022

5.0

I've been going to Dr. Feder for 27 years. He's a excellent clinician and has provided good care consistently.

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August 06, 2022

5.0

Fantastic surgeon and wonderful person.

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August 06, 2022

4.0

Excellent Doctor very good and explains most things very wellMy vision is 100% better

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August 05, 2022

5.0

He’s great

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August 05, 2022

5.0

i'm just a number

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Great doctor. He's been treating me since 1996. I feel lucky to have him as my eye doctor.

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August 05, 2022

4.0

The wait to see him is treacherous.

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August 05, 2022

5.0

Was highly recommended, best in the area.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent doctor. Been seeing him since 1996. Responsible for a dramatic improvement in my vision.

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August 04, 2022

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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August 03, 2022

5.0

He was humorous and personable and listened closely to your concerns and explained clearly what you might expect. He had trainees alongside and treated them with respect in manner and tone. You did not feel rushed or that he wasn't fully engaged in your care.

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August 03, 2022

5.0

Very thorough and knowledgeable

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Dr Feder’s ability as a physician and his careful attention to me

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Extremely skilled and very petsonable

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August 02, 2022

5.0

Knowledge and concern.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

Evidence-based medicine. Published researcher.

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August 01, 2022

5.0

He is the reason.

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August 01, 2022

4.0

Knowledgable, friendly, good sense of humor. Was a patient listener and gave me great answers to my questions.

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July 30, 2022

5.0

So kind and caring. Great person and Dr.

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July 29, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder is knowledgeable, practical, kind, and compassionate. He doesn’t recommend doing a treatment just because it can be done - he recommends what is best based on their individual circumstances. He takes time to answer questions and never makes you feel like he is rushed. He is focused on the patient is working with and gives them his complete attention.

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July 28, 2022

5.0

His expertise.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Excellent physician.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

EXCELLENT PERSONAL COMUNICATIONS, FOLLOW THROUGH, and PROFESSIONALISM.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He thinks only about what is best for the patient.

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July 27, 2022

5.0

great doctor and surgeon

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July 27, 2022

5.0

He is the best

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July 26, 2022

5.0

Well qualified & very professional

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Expertise and judgement. Explains findings well.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Competent care!!

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July 25, 2022

5.0

He’s excellent in all categories.

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July 25, 2022

5.0

Professional and extremely competent.

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July 21, 2022

4.0

Once again he is located in Chicago which is a long and not so safe trip and the initial appointment took about two hours

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July 20, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder is professional, thorough, caring, and incredibly knowledgeable. I have been his patient for almost 30 years and feel fortunate to still have him as my ophthalmologist. Please never retire!:0)

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July 20, 2022

5.0

He is very intelligent and compassionate

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Knowledgeable and patienr

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July 18, 2022

5.0

Very knowledgeable and explains thoroughly.

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July 17, 2022

5.0

He is very knowledgable

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July 17, 2022

5.0

We have recommended him to others for the above stated reasons.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

His attention to my needs and concerns are remarkable. He answers all my questions, anticipating them even before I can ask, with thorough and thoughtful responses. I’m comfortable with him and confident in his knowledge and skills.

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July 15, 2022

5.0

Outstanding ophthalmic care and qualifications.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

He is exceptionally good .Always spending enough time, explaining the conditions and taking care of the concerns.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

He is a good teacher and a good eye Doctor .

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July 13, 2022

5.0

He sees the big picture and he and his staff are responsive.

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July 13, 2022

5.0

Professionalism, friendliness, concern, honesty

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July 13, 2022

5.0

professional

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Dr Feder is excellent

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July 12, 2022

5.0

He takes good care of my eyes.

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July 12, 2022

5.0

Very experienced, competent physician.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Excellence in his field and very personable. Takes time to ask and answer questions.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Doctor Feder provides exemplary care.

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July 11, 2022

5.0

Dr. Feder takes the time to answer questions, and wants to make sure that all measurements are as accurate as possible before providing the procedure and treatment.

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July 08, 2022

5.0

Patient and thorough in explaining issues and approaches

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July 06, 2022

5.0

Expert in surgery and diagnosis. Shows interest in patient’s condition.

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July 03, 2022

5.0

Excellent care.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

25 years and counting!

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July 02, 2022

3.0

I trust that Dr. Feder is a spectacular doctor with the years of experience he has. I just wish he would have explained more of my condition and situation to me and the causes. He used a lot of analogies to explain how bad my dryness was but did not explain what preventive measures could help. Only offered two solutions that were much more invasive than I was comfortable with as the only solution that would help.

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July 02, 2022

5.0

Gentle and successful treatment !

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July 01, 2022

5.0

He has listened to me as I have considered approaches to an unexpected problem with glaucoma following a routine cataract surgery.

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July 01, 2022

5.0

Knows his stuff

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