
Robert S. Feder, MD

Primary Specialty
Cornea and External Disease
Secondary Specialty
- Refractive Surgery
Insurance
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Commercial Payors
Government Payors
Exchange Payors
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:
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MD, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine - 1978
- Internship:
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University of California (San Francisco) - 1979
- Residency:
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Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium - 1982
- Fellowships:
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University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 1983
Media

Languages Spoken
- Spanish
Board Certifications
- American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)
Faculty Profile
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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1698 Ratings
Reviews from Patients
Reviews from Patients
March 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI was impressed with how welcoming and friendly Dr. Feder was considering he must have to give the same talk over and over again! He made me very comfortable with the process and I felt well-informed.
March 12, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Feder, has taken the time to explain the status of my eye health, and discuss the available treatment options to improve/correct my vision. During the post op exam Dr. Feder reviewed what was seen during surgery and recapped medication directions.
March 09, 2022
5.0 star star star star starI believe I’ve mentioned this before but it is Completely true!! Dr. Feder is the most caring, experienced & talented Ophthalmologist in the WORLD!!! I have been seeing Dr. Feder since 1987, so 35 years now & he still impresses me with his Expertise & Knowledge of his field!!!!!
March 09, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr Fedder has not only been patiently Solving my Medical Issues. but the patients that I have conversed with while awaiting for my appointment & various tests, have also spoke extremely well of their care by Dr Fedder.
February 28, 2022
4.0 star star star star star_borderNot too much personal interaction or discussion of my case, again a feeling of a scripted conversation. I understand this is a busy hospital, but the conversation could be a bit more personal.
February 25, 2022
5.0 star star star star starDr. Robert Feder gives very careful eye exams, he is professional and friendly. He explains what he is doing in language the patient can understand. For the better part of two decades he has been listed among Chicago's best ophthalmologists.
February 08, 2022
5.0 star star star star starHe listened to me, he explained what he was doing during the eye exam and the outcome. He reviewed my options as the disease progresses highlighting pros and cons while making sure I knew that could change in 6 momths, a year, etc. He was very thorough.
Disclosures
Industry Relationships
Ownership or Investment Interests
Faculty member had an ownership or investment interest in the following companies
- Johnson & Johnson
External Professional Relationships
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