Robert M. Grohe, OD

Robert M. Grohe, OD

Optometrist

4.8 
375 ratings  Read Reviews
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Optometry

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Education

Professional Education:
OD, Illinois College of Optometry - 1976

Faculty Profile

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
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Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

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4.8
4.8 

375 Ratings

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94 Reviews

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August 28, 2023

5.0

very patient and helpful. he gave me good advice

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August 25, 2023

5.0

He was great.

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August 20, 2023

5.0

Dr Grohe - has enormous experience and associated judgment. I’m very happy that he has Saturday hours. I think that is unusual in Northwestern’s practice. Saturday hours are important to me so that I do not disrupt my workday.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

I score a 10 because since I met doctor grohe I never had a bad visit. He always make sure I get the right contacts I need. Couldn’t ask for a better doctor.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and likable.

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July 30, 2023

5.0

He is patient and thorough - answers all my questions and explains his reasoning

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July 27, 2023

5.0

listened to my concerns

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Excellent!

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent care.

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June 29, 2023

5.0

With much experience

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June 28, 2023

5.0

Professional, efficient. So nice.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Dr was great took all the time that I needed

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Brilliant man who takes the time to listen to his patients and then turns listening into appropriate actions..very rare skill set. I've been coming to him for years before he came to northwestern and followed him here.

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June 22, 2023

5.0

Very professional and informative

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June 19, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough and he answered all my questions.

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June 15, 2023

5.0

Expert, friendly - great "bedside manner" even if no bedside was involved.

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June 14, 2023

5.0

Polite and professional! The last two times I saw him he walked me almost all the way to the elevator! I am never had a doctor do this. Dr. Grohe is very personable.

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June 13, 2023

5.0

knowledge and patience

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Doctor is AMAZING!

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May 27, 2023

5.0

The most kind and knowledgeable M.D. I’ve ever known

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough and explained everything so clearly. A very warm and compassionate physician.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

He was very thorough, kind and very personable and genuine.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Dr Grohe truly cares about the success of my vision

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May 22, 2023

5.0

A true caring Doctor and professional at his field

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May 22, 2023

5.0

He is patient and explains things well.

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May 20, 2023

5.0

Extremely helpful and caring. He definitely wanted to help me get better!

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May 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Grohe performed a thorough eye exam, asked key questions about my symptoms, provided treatment, was very pleasant, and offered follow-up. Since my eyes had become irritated so quickly, it was a great relief that he was able to treat me the same day I called for an appointment.

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May 18, 2023

5.0

Extraordinarily knowledgeable and experienced practitioner

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May 16, 2023

4.0

I believe the doctor cares about helping you to get glasses that will help you see better

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grohe is very professional and attentive to me as a patient. He listens to my concerns.

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May 11, 2023

5.0

Excellent service!

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May 08, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, very easy to talk with about issues, answered my questions in clear and understandable manner

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May 06, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable

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May 04, 2023

5.0

This was my first time meeting this doctor and I really liked how he explained everything and also how professional he was.

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April 25, 2023

5.0

He seems to care

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April 22, 2023

5.0

He has the most lovely and calming approach. I trust him.

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April 21, 2023

5.0

I felt very comfortable

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Amazing Doctor and person, honestly give him a bonus

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April 17, 2023

5.0

Same as I shared above. Interaction with kind and caring staff

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April 10, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable , friendly and caring

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April 04, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and warm

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Grohe very clear in articulating my vision concerns. Candid, frank & professional. Great demeanor

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March 30, 2023

5.0

He's very nice. He listens and doesn't seem like he's trying to get patients out the door to get to the next one, he actually cares

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March 30, 2023

5.0

His knowledge and expertise. Very thorough explanation and informative.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Kind, friendly, took time to explain diagnosis clearly, answer all my questions.

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March 30, 2023

5.0

Dr Grohe is my favorite doctor, not only because of his deep knowledge of his field and willingness to listen and thoughtful answer any of my questions, but also because of his kind and generous demeanor.

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March 27, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable and compassionate!

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March 20, 2023

5.0

Friendly and very helpful

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March 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Grohe was just fantastic. Incredibly kind and took time to explain everything.

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March 18, 2023

5.0

Because he comes highly recommended. Listens well, presents an understandable differential diagnosis and logical solutions.

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March 11, 2023

5.0

Attention to detail

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March 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grohe, is always, professional, detailed and provides clear explanations for all that he see's in my eye exams and provides the appropriate referrals.

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March 07, 2023

5.0

Very nice person. He took his time to explain everything to me.

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Always felt comfortable and at ease with.homw.during my visit

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March 06, 2023

5.0

Very good experience knows what he does

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March 02, 2023

5.0

Extraordinarily kind. No pun intended..."got the big picture" on the road to the best possible medical outcome. Kind, compassionate, good natured, and the ultimate professional.

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Good raport, good information, i learned a lot of useful information from Dr Grohe

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Great doctor. Kind, patient, complete

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February 27, 2023

5.0

Fantastic doctor and staff

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February 20, 2023

5.0

For all the reasons mentioned above plus he was very receptive to my questions. I felt he cared about my wellbeing. Great experience.

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February 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grohe listened, was very helpful, and came up with a great solution for me. What more could I ask for?

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February 14, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant, thoroughly explains everything

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February 13, 2023

5.0

Good listener and extremely knowledgeable

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February 13, 2023

5.0

He was efficient and effective.

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Thorough, knowledgeable

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February 06, 2023

5.0

Awesome caring, courteous and professional. Thank you

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February 02, 2023

4.0

That’s the competent part.

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grohe was attentive and friendly, very personable and thoroughly explained himself along the way. My appt was very short, so I'm all good!

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January 31, 2023

5.0

Doctor was suggested as I needed to switch to northwestern based on insurance change. I can say that a I very happy thus far with the recommendation.

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January 24, 2023

5.0

An excellent and experienced doctor

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January 23, 2023

4.0

Very experienced doctor

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January 23, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grohe is a GREAT DOCTOR!!!!

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January 19, 2023

5.0

He lived up to the hype - he came so very highly recommended and was worth the wait!

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January 17, 2023

5.0

Took his time, listened to my concerns and was encouraging.

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January 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Grohe was knowledgeable and very friendly.

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January 09, 2023

5.0

He’s a good listener and works with me to get my vision as close to perfect as he can. He’s the best.

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January 09, 2023

5.0

He cares about your vision and explain everything

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Expert and attentive care

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January 05, 2023

5.0

I love Dr. Grohe, very kind and professional.

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January 05, 2023

5.0

Very thorough!

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December 25, 2022

5.0

Dr. Grohe is very professional , informative, patient, and has a great beside man. I liked him very much.

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December 23, 2022

5.0

He's attentive, courteous, and capable.

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December 19, 2022

5.0

Very easy going, communicates well, great sense of humor!

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December 12, 2022

5.0

I have been a patient of Dr. Grohe’s for many years. He is professional, well informed & has a caring & concerned manner. He answers my questions & informs me of new developments in his specialty. His assistant Katrina is also knowledgeable & personable. She too is patient & has a caring manner.

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December 08, 2022

5.0

Kind, personable, takes his time to explain things.

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December 06, 2022

5.0

My long time optometrist. I would have gone elsewhere a long time ago if I was not extremely happy.

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December 05, 2022

5.0

Dr. handled all my concerns and I was very comfortable with him

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December 03, 2022

2.0

He had wrong or missing patient information for me; spent little too time with me as patient each visit; forgot to order my contact lenses after the third visit until I called to inquire 4 weeks later; required too many followup visits to try to solve my vision issues, and then became frustrated with me (the patient) and essentially said I was taking too much of his time; he wanted to give up and leave my issues unresolved after 6 months and 4 visits, but then relented and gave me a “compromise” eyeglass prescription. Really disheartening and disappointing experience.

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December 01, 2022

5.0

I now have usable vision in my right eye thanks to the assistance of Dr. Grohe and his staff

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November 28, 2022

5.0

He is a knowledgeable and experienced doctor.

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November 25, 2022

4.0

He was happy with his service.

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November 22, 2022

5.0

The experience was excellent, from start to finish.

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November 21, 2022

5.0

Takes a real interest in not just my eye health, but the rest of me too.

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November 19, 2022

5.0

Dr Grohe listens and answers questions thoroughly. Genuinely concerned for patients care.

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Robert M. Grohe, OD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

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