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Mary-Ann M. Mathias, MD

4.9

3652 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

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:

Cataracts
Choroidal nevus
Conjunctivitis
Cornea
Crusting of lashes
Diabetic retinopathy
Dry eye
Epiretinal membrane
Flashes and floaters
Glaucoma
Graves’ disease
Keratitis
Lattice degeneration

Macular degeneration
Migraines
Multiple sclerosis
Red eye
Retina
Retinal edema
Retinal hemorrhage
Shingles or herpes
Stye
Tearing
Twitching eyelid
Uveitis

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, Medical College of Wisconsin Medical School - 2003
Internship:: Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare-St Joseph - 2004
Residency:: Loyola University Medical Center - 2007

Board Certifications

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Clinical 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:: Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital

Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

3652 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

Reviews from Patients

100 Most Recent Reviews

February 23, 2026

5.0

She is very attention to detail

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, kind, descriptive, expertise

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February 22, 2026

5.0

She is knowledgeable, and her office is well run.

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February 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias is very focused and quickly shares findings.

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February 19, 2026

5.0

She is in line with the other Doctors opinions for care

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February 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias is very friendly and thorough. She explains everything well, step by step. Her office staff is also very friendly, timely and efficient.

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February 17, 2026

5.0

She is very calm. She answers questions and explains procedures in a very Informative way.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

She knows her specialty incredibly well; her surgical skills are great; outstanding communicator, answers questions in an easy to understand manner; and most importantly she is caring and gentle.

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February 15, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and very nice.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

She was a excellent surgeon and very efficient.

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February 14, 2026

5.0

Explains as she examines eyes.Had succesful cataract surgery 2 years ago with Dr. Mathias.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias understands and takes time to address a patient's need for clarification before having cataract surgery surgery.

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February 13, 2026

5.0

I believe she is a good doctor, very pleasant.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

She checked my eye well and was caring

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February 11, 2026

5.0

This doctor is great. She is thorough and kind. She knows her stuff. Great bedside manner and explains everything. I couldn't be happier.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias is extremely knowledgeable, easy to talk with, considerate of her patient's needs.

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February 11, 2026

5.0

Practical: understanding: empathetic

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Always professional recommendation

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr. M. is EXCELLENT.

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February 10, 2026

5.0

Dr.Mathias really knows what she's doing and us friendly and honest with patients.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

Excellent doctor with outstanding bed manners

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February 09, 2026

5.0

My beautiful doctor was so profesional in explaining all the aspects of my concern re my case. She's articulated it very well. The first time I met her, I felt readily comfortable with her. She got the needed charisma to her patients. My wife also said so! Double thumbs up for my doctora. God bless her more.

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February 09, 2026

5.0

She advocates for the patient ;

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February 08, 2026

5.0

Takes time with patients and clearly very knowledgeable about various issues related to eyes.

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February 07, 2026

5.0

She is efficient and well versed in problems of the eyes.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

From the first appointment, she has always listened to me as a patient. Her answers reflect an incredible knowledge base; her demeanor reflects a caring, compassionate person; and the results of the first surgery indicate a solid, exceedingly competent surgeon. I cannot express the level of improvement in just 24 hours!

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February 05, 2026

5.0

She explains things so you can understand what's going on. She is open to questions and very friendly.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias is very kind and caring. My issue is not extreme - I have dry eye- but she takes the time to listen and makes me feel valued.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

I love the fact that Dr. Mathias talks out loud when she's analyzing you, analyzing your eyes, and says things like optic nerve looks good or no problem with immaculate and things like that it's very comforting. I find this office to be super capable and it's a good experience. I thought Desiree did a great job too.

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February 03, 2026

5.0

Thorough. Professional. Personable.

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February 01, 2026

5.0

Expert in her field

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February 01, 2026

5.0

She is kind brilliant and compassionate

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias stopped in before surgery to review and check on me. Not all surgeons do this. Excellent results!

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias takes the time to answer all questions. While it's not guaranteed, the equipment used for lens replacement for cataract surgery has provided me with best possible outcome!

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January 31, 2026

5.0

She is a good surgeon and did an excellent job with my surgery.

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January 31, 2026

5.0

Very kind, thoughtful and thorough practitioner. She has some really great nursing and staff supporting the office also.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias was recommended to me by my internist and I have been very pleased with her choice. Dr. Mathias is thorough in her explanations and readily answers questions. Her reassurance and confidence put me at ease for my procedures.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

She is an amazing doctor. I am extremely happy with her and everyone I have come in contact with in her practice.

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January 30, 2026

5.0

Super doctor with exceptional bed manners

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January 30, 2026

5.0

She really loves what she does! You can just tell!

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Very professional, warm and knowledgeable.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr Mathias has a great ability to explain and to explain all that I needed. Thank you

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January 27, 2026

5.0

She s exemplary & obviously expert in her field explaining issues wuth clarity.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias is amazing, thoroughly explained everything and encouraged questions.

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January 26, 2026

5.0

I trusted her and what she told me.

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January 24, 2026

5.0

As above, she talks to me rather than at me, and we have a good give-and-take conversation during my appointments. She's very diligent and professional.

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January 23, 2026

5.0

She is a great doctor. She is very thorough and kind.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mary-Ann Mathias was so professional in dealing with me explaining all aspects of comcern the pros and cons. She has full of charisma and treated me with love and care. My wife who was with me gave her a 2 thumbs up too. He gave me full of hope regarding my case. God bless her more.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Thorough. Explains condition and answers questions.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

Caring, thoughtful and thorough.

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January 21, 2026

5.0

I can't mention enough how she is. Pleasant articulate knowledgeable and very accommodating.

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January 20, 2026

5.0

She is very knowledgeable and experienced

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Sh takes the time to discuss the options and answers questions.

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January 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias is amazing!! Skilled, compassionate, friendly and incredible quick results!!

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January 14, 2026

5.0

She is patient and clearly explains your options. She has a warm and lively demeanor and made me feel very confident in my choice of opthalmologist.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

I appreciate her medical expertise, common sense and candor.

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Knowledgeable, pleasant attitude, informs the patient

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January 14, 2026

5.0

Very thorough and takes time to explain things in a way i can understand

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Personable knowledgeable

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Dr Mathias is a good physician . She has knowledge , experience and makes you feel secure in her care.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

Shes nice and caring on how to treat my concern about my eye problems

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr Mathias, (surgeon) is learned, compassionate, and listens and responds to my questions and, more importantly, my concerns. Leads her team well; interfaces with my primary Optometrist; and provides well informed options.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr Mathias is very thorough, explains her findings in detail, and is a caring, interested physician. Above all, I appreciate her expertise.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias is a wonderful doctor. She explained everything in detail.

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January 12, 2026

5.0

She provides a level of bringing calm to a fearful patient.

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January 11, 2026

5.0

Dr. Mathias does an excellent job caring for my eyes. I can tell she is invested in making sure my eyes are well cared for. She takes the time to answer all my questions and talk about the pros and cons of various treatments. She is the best ophthalmologist I have ever had!

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January 08, 2026

5.0

So knowledgeable and makes you confident of her care suggestions.

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January 08, 2026

5.0

Best in care

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January 07, 2026

5.0

A wonderful physician

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January 06, 2026

5.0

She is so thorough.

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January 04, 2026

5.0

Very professional and knowledgeable, she always answers all my questions.

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January 03, 2026

5.0

Outstanding job of organization, linear transparent process and explanation - perfectly efficient and Mary-Ann was very very nice.

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December 30, 2025

5.0

She's outstanding!

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December 29, 2025

5.0

The doctor is very personable and explains everything in the short time of the visit.

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December 29, 2025

5.0

What a great bedside manner. Wow she's really something. I just love her. She explains everything and is very nice.

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Just the best!

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December 24, 2025

5.0

Very professional and took time to answer my questions

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December 21, 2025

5.0

Very detailed, professional and a doctor who takes her time to explain everything. Makes me feel like I am getting the best care available.

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Dr Mathias is clearly the best ophthalmologist I have had in past 25 yrs

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Very professional and easy to talk to about my eyes

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December 19, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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December 18, 2025

5.0

She explained things clearly and followed through, she listened and made recommendations. The results of her YAG procedure were outstanding

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December 16, 2025

5.0

A fantastic doctor . She treats eyes very well. I recommend her to everyone.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

What a personable doctor. I instantly felt safe and cared for.

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December 16, 2025

5.0

Always shows me the things she's concerned about and explains the options in a clear manner.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

I've been seeing Dr. Mary-Ann Mathias for several years now; she's very kind and attentive. I feel very safe with her care.

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December 13, 2025

5.0

A real pro

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December 12, 2025

5.0

Very thorough follow up

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December 11, 2025

5.0

She is just so smart. I have complete confidence in her and would definitely trust any of her decisions and timing. She went over everything perfectly and explained everything with great wisdom. I am very lucky to have her as my doctor.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

Explained everything in Lehman terms so that I knew what was actually going on.

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December 09, 2025

5.0

She explained everything very clearly to me about the subtle changes in my eyes. She offered me several options to consider in the future. What a great doctor. Truly

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December 08, 2025

5.0

She is friendly and down to earth. She explains everything she does.

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December 07, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mathias is very professional and considerate.

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December 05, 2025

5.0

I've always been extremely confident in her care....she's the best!

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December 04, 2025

5.0

Dr. Mathias alerted me to a macular degeneration test that I can now take on my yearly visit. Her expertise with cataract surgery deserves awards. Little could I imagine reading without glasses!

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Personable and extremely knowledgeable.

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December 03, 2025

5.0

Consistent careful care

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December 01, 2025

5.0

She's amazing. Dr Mathias is very smart, kind and supportive, not to mention her skilled precision as an eye surgeon.

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December 01, 2025

5.0

Professional

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November 30, 2025

5.0

She spent a lot of time with me, explained everything that was going on, and I feel very comfortable. Moving forward with having cataract surgery.

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Disclosures

Mary-Ann M. Mathias, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2024.

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