Anjum F. Koreishi, MD

4.9

1530 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

Secondary Specialty

Ocular Inflammation and Uveitis

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Practice Focus Areas

Cataract and Cataract Implant Surgery
Cataract, Glaucoma, and Macular Degeneration Screening
Intraocular Lymphoma
Intravitreal Injections
Ocular Inflammation
Ocular Manifestations of Systemic Disease
Viral Infections of the Eye

Education

Medical Education:: MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - 2011
Internship:: Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center - 2012
Residency:: University of Colorado - 2015
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2017

Languages Spoken

Spanish

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
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

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1530 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

April 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi has amazing rapport with patients. He takes time to listen.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

He is a humanitarian apart from being a doctor. It explains everything to you!! Speaks two languages

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Great caring eye doctor

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is very knowledgeable and thorough. Doesn't act rushed and is patient and helpful about answering questions

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Very personable and comprehensive in explaining issues to us.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is thorough, offers complete and comprehensive explanations. It really was a great medical encounter.

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April 24, 2024

5.0

Great guy

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Seems skilled and interested in listening to patient concerns

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Kind, not in a rush, explained procedure.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Dr koreishi is the best in the state. Excellent with complex issues, and listens.

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April 16, 2024

5.0

He is very attentive, and very personable!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is absolutely the best. It is obvious that his knowledge, analysis, and skills are phenomenal. I feel that I'm always in good hands when dealing with the health of my eyes.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Although he seems to always be catching up, he does itâ€™s very well. I wouldnâ€™t see anybody else at this point. I trust him to know what heâ€™s doing. And always with a smile.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

I completely trust Dr. Koreishi. He is very professional and instills confidence regarding his expertise.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Doctor Koreishi knowledge of the human eye is remarkable & words cannot explain his professionalism!

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April 05, 2024

5.0

He cares is efficient and direct

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April 04, 2024

5.0

Besides being very thorough Dr. Koreishi was very efficient and my appointment was done in a reasonable amount of time given the heavy patient load. Very good bedside manner and clear communicator.

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April 03, 2024

5.0

An expertise in his ophthamology field , very friendly , answers all your questions no matter how many , devoted to his patients !

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April 03, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is a talented and experienced physician. This was my first encounter with him but I have great confidence in proceeding with my eye surgery.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi was very nice, he took time to explained the results of the examinations and answered all my questions.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi was thorough. He took his time to explain the issues with my vision and answered my questions.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi has provided outstanding care. In addition he explains everything to me and seeks my input

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March 26, 2024

5.0

He asked about ME! He wants to make certain all my questions are answered and that I was informed of my eye health.

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March 25, 2024

5.0

He is the most caring & understanding Dr I have ever had he definitely loves what he does

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Very good thank you

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March 22, 2024

5.0

GOOD T R E A T MENT

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March 22, 2024

5.0

Great doctor.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is a great doctor - very kind to and caring about his patients

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi is very skilled, efficient and most of all empathic and has a great interpersonal style

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi caring and a very excellent physician. He listens and answers. His mood is always uplifting.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He took his time to make sure I understood everything

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March 19, 2024

5.0

He is very smart, takes his time and answers all questions

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March 13, 2024

5.0

He is extremely knowledgeable and provides excellent care

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is so knowledgeable, I am very please with my doctor.

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March 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi's excellence as a concerned doctor and his confident, friendly mood has to be an inspiration to all who work with him.

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March 08, 2024

4.0

He did his best to explain things to me

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He is courteous and a very good doctor

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March 07, 2024

5.0

He makes you a part of the decisions made regarding your care.

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March 06, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

He has explained the process for cataract surgery very well and has listened to my requests clearly.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Caring manner. He took his time & made sure I understood what was going on.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi explained everything he was going to do. He took the time to answer questions.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s knowledgeable, empathetic, and kind.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

A Dr with a lot of professionalism, his attention to his patients is the best. His perfect Spanish and a great human being

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Thorough, competent and personable

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Goid Opthamologist.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He cares.

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February 28, 2024

5.0

He asks all the right questions and listens to your answers without making you feel hurried. Heâ€™s very knowledgeable in his field of expertise. And heâ€™s extremely congenial, I know he genuinely cares about each one of his patients.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

I would score higher than 10 if possible. Dr. Koreishi embodies the very best definition of physician and care giver. He is a treasure to your staff.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

The cataract surgery was amazing. My first one was 2.5 years ago and the second eye was done 2/12.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Seemed very knowledgeable and caring

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Everything went very well.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He works hard and do his best to get you back well.

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February 09, 2024

5.0

He listens then he talks!

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February 08, 2024

5.0

He loves what he does &very kind explains with details procedures images and follow-ups

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February 07, 2024

5.0

He is an excellent surgeon, keeps the patient informed at every step of treatment, and most importantly does not assume that people will not understand something complex.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

HE gives very good EYE CARE, and he cares about his patients.

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February 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent bedside manner, and answered all my questions.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi cares about his patients, listens, answerers questions, and is a highly regarded practitioner.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor. Takes time and has the all important â€œbedside mannerâ€!

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Caring good listener very professional.

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February 05, 2024

5.0

Dr Koreishi is not only a skilled surgeon, he is also a great communicator always making sure the patient is knowledgable about what will happen. And he is very caring especially with elder persons.

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February 03, 2024

5.0

She was kind and answered all my questions about the surgery.

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Doctor Anjum F. Koreishi, literally lives his Hippocratic Oath .

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February 01, 2024

5.0

Outstanding service

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February 01, 2024

5.0

He is also very thorough in his procedures, answers my questions, and leaves me feeling that Iâ€™ve been with a very competent physician!

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is a wonderful provider. He is very thorough and really takes time to try to access each patient as an individual and ultimately comes up with a plan for treatment which includes input from the patient. He listens and is patient, kind and empathetic.

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January 27, 2024

5.0

I very much liked his willingness to answer my questions without demonstrating that he was in a hurry. He established eye contact immediately and whenever he spoke to me which calmed whatever anxiety I had.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

Expert,knowledgeable in his field.

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January 26, 2024

5.0

He takes his time but covers everything, and is very nice.

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January 25, 2024

5.0

He is very attentive and always cares about the patient.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

As I said above, he gives me the feeling Iâ€™m in good hands. -informative and friendly.

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January 21, 2024

5.0

My surgery results were excellent and dr Koreishi , is an excellent surgeon and shows care and concern.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

- Clinical expertise. - Bedside manner. - Approachability (ie, unpretentious demeanor). - Inquires about the whole patient, and not just 'eyes only.'

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January 19, 2024

5.0

The doctor was efficient and professional.

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January 19, 2024

5.0

Professionalism and thoroughness

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Great doctor. I feel that I am included in decisions relating to my care. I love my doctors at Northwestern.

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January 18, 2024

5.0

Top notch physician trained by Dr Deborah [ ] .

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January 18, 2024

5.0

He is the epitome of a doctor combing skill, knowledge, and concern for his patients.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Very helpful, kind and informative.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Thoughtful with his explanations, collaborative with his approach

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is an outstanding physician. Greets you with patience, respect and kindness, and is genuinely invested in your concerns and questions. He wants you to have the best patient experience possible.

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January 11, 2024

5.0

Dr.koreishi is by far the most knowledgeable and caring person. I feel so good in his hands. He is truly a gem and I feel so fortunate that I was able to connect with him.

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He is the best

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January 09, 2024

5.0

He takes his time and really explains everything

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January 02, 2024

5.0

Heâ€™s a very good and knowledgeable doctor who takes his time to explain everything.

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January 02, 2024

5.0

He is a really nice doctor but the waiting is not so great!

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January 01, 2024

5.0

He was available, even after hours, to answer my questions. To me that shows dedication and that he loves what he does. He is approachable and has a great bedside manner. The surgery was a total success.

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January 01, 2024

5.0

Dr. Koreishi exhibited exceptional patient care and answered all questions patiently. No question he is a dedicated doctor and an asset to MW.

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December 29, 2023

5.0

Friendly talk to not at you keeps you informed and explains you get it

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December 26, 2023

5.0

Excellent eye care. Good exam with explanations.

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December 22, 2023

5.0

Compassionate and thorough care

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December 16, 2023

5.0

Excellent doctor. Very engaged with and responsive to patients and their needs.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Koreishi is an excellent diagnostician & skilled uveitis specialist. He is very personable, gives thorough explanations and always presents the treatment plan to the patient with options, if appropriate. I feel fortunate to be under his care.

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December 13, 2023

5.0

He is very professional , knowledgeable and caring.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

He is a patient's doctor. Answers all questions in laymen understandable terms. I don't mind the wait. I know I will get my time. He's thorough.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Friendly he listens and talks to you NOT at you. He does not make you feel rushed or that is an inconvenience for him to talk to me

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr Koreishi is great, he always take the time to explain everything answers questions and includes me in the plan.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable , patient , answers all my questions , super friendly !!! He made me feel so comfortable !

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December 08, 2023

5.0

He was friendly made me feel at ease LISTENED to me and answered my questions He also talked TOO me NOT AT ME

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Disclosures

Anjum F. Koreishi, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

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