Kathryn A. Werner, OD

Optometrist

4.9

118 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Optometry

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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:

Amblyopia
Blindness
Blurry vision
Cataracts
Choroidal nevus
Cloudy cornea
Conjunctivitis
Cornea
Corneal dystrophy
Corneal scar
Crusting of lashes
Diabetic eye exam
Diabetic retinopathy
Dry eye
Epiretinal membrane
Failed vision screening
Flashes and floaters
General eye exam
Glasses only
Glaucoma
Graves’ disease
Hard contacts (with or without glasses)

Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lattice degeneration
Light sensitivity
Macular degeneration
Migraines
Multiple sclerosis
Neuro-ophthalmology
Ocular rosacea
Posterior vitreous detachment
Red eye
Retina
Retinal edema
Retinal hemorrhage
Rheumatoid arthritis
Shingles or herpes
Soft contacts (with or without glasses)
Stye
Tearing
Twitching eyelid
Uveitis

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Education

Professional Education:: OD, SUNY College of Optometry - 2016

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network

Ratings and Reviews

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Overall Rating

4.9

4.9

118 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

42 Reviews

February 26, 2026

5.0

Clear, informative

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Wonderful to work with. Very helpful and understanding of my needs.

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Professional

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February 25, 2026

5.0

Great service of care. Knowledgeable and willing to share information with patient. Conversational and makes patient feel apart of the decision making. Listens, asks questions, interested.

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February 24, 2026

5.0

Dr. Werner was exceptional. She interviewed me extensively, conducted her examination with the utmost care and thoroughness, and took time to ensure I understood every detail of her assessment and recommendations. She has a warm, empathetic manner and provided me with a top notch care experience.

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February 23, 2026

5.0

Efficient, personable, and professional

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February 18, 2026

5.0

They were excellent and very professional.

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February 16, 2026

5.0

Kathryn Anne Werner, OD was exceptional.

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February 06, 2026

5.0

Dr. Werner impressed me with her level of care and professionalism. She took time to respond to my questions.

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February 05, 2026

5.0

Very knowledgeable and answered all my questions. Also very reassuring.

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February 02, 2026

5.0

Kind, professional and took time to explain and answers questions

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January 29, 2026

5.0

Friendly, professional.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Answered my questions thoroughly

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Excellents. I recommend her to any of friends and family.

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January 27, 2026

5.0

Smart and professional.

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January 16, 2026

5.0

She is very professional and efficient and give great patient-centered care. I felt, I was in great hand and confident about the treatment plan.

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January 13, 2026

5.0

She is amazing.

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January 01, 2026

5.0

Very professional! She took really good care of me and my eyes

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December 20, 2025

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Very personal and listens to you. Recommends things that can help you.

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December 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kathryn Anne Werner was attentive, thorough, answered my questions, and caring. Definitely recommend her.

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December 15, 2025

5.0

Excellent thorough care

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December 11, 2025

5.0

Thorough and very informative

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December 08, 2025

5.0

Excellent an explaining everything. Took all time needed. She is a keeper!

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December 01, 2025

5.0

I was so happy to see Kathryn Werner for my annual appointment. She was knowledgeable, professional and provided a thorough exam.

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November 25, 2025

5.0

Professional and thorough, have not tried the prescription yet, had the glasses made

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November 24, 2025

5.0

I was very I'm pressed with Dr. Werner and her staff

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November 16, 2025

5.0

Patient and listened to my concerns.

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November 12, 2025

5.0

Careful, caring doctor eager to really help.

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November 11, 2025

5.0

Dr. Werner was extremely professional and patient during my contact lenses appt. She was very patient, explained everything in detail and was very thoughtful.

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November 10, 2025

5.0

She's very gentle, compassionate & intelligent!

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November 04, 2025

5.0

Timely, listens well, and is decisive.

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November 03, 2025

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, experienced , spend time with you, answered all my questions. Gave excellent advice. Her assistant was excellent as well. In fact, she is a Dr. from India. Was very impressed.

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October 26, 2025

5.0

She explain to me everything about my eyes and took her time. She was kind and tentative.

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October 22, 2025

5.0

Patient, spoke clearly, answered questions.

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October 21, 2025

5.0

Thorough

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October 15, 2025

5.0

She is such a proffessional !

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Dr. Werner's expertise made the exam comfortable and all my questions and concerns were answered.

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October 06, 2025

5.0

Kind and thorough.

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October 04, 2025

5.0

Was seen timely and very caring and informative information.

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September 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Werner was very patient and thorough with the exam. Very nice 'bedside' manner.

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September 23, 2025

5.0

Listened, was sympathetic and answered all my questions and did not rush me out. Ordered additional testing as needed.

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