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Dr. Shira Simon, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Dr. Shira Simon, MD
5.0 (2 Ratings)

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Dr. Shira Simon, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 42
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
12 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shira Simon, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Simon graduated from HARVARD Medical School in 2012 and completed a residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity.Dr. Shira Simon, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Chicago, IL and has 12 years experience. Dr. Simon currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Simon has experience treating conditions like Visual Field Defects and Diplopia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Simon received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 2 times. Dr. Simon's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Simon is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Low Wait Times

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Friendly Staff

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Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
Strabismus
Visual Field Defects
Diplopia
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Strabismus
Accommodation Disorders
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Anisocoria
Blindness
Cataract
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Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Exophoria
Eye Pain
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Eyelid Disorders
Headache
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Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Neovascularization
Tear Duct Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Cataract with Neovascularization
Chorioretinal Scars
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Color Blindness
Congenital Nystagmus
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Diseases
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Cataracts
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Herpetic Keratitis
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Iridocyclitis
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Keratitis
Leber Hereditary Optic Neuropathy
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Mydriasis
Nearsightedness
Nerve Sheath Tumors
Neurological Diseases
Night Blindness
Nystagmus
Optic Nerve Disorder
Optic Neuritis
Papilledema
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Retinal Cysts
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinal Vasculitis
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus-Like Double Vision
Stye
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Ulcerative Blepharitis
Uveitis
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Vitreous Hemorrhage
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
B-Scan Ultrasound
Eye Examination
Eye Test
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Farnsworth Lantern Test
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Repair of Retinal Detachment or Retinal Tear
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitreoretinal Surgery

Insurance Accepted

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  • HealthSpan Integrated Care
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Choice Care (Humana)
  • Blue Advantage PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Advantage PPO
    Blue Cross and Blue Shield
    Blue Card PPO
  • Performance Network
    Aetna
    Medicare Advantage
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    Aetna HMO
    Choice POS
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    Choice Plus POS II
    Health Network Option
  • Beech Street (Multiplan)
  • Choice Care
    Humana PPO
    National POS
    Preferred PPO
    National Preferred Open Access
    Select HMO
    National POS
    Choice POS
    Humana
  • Medicaid
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    HFN-20
    HFN EPO
    HFN
    Workers Compensation
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    HFN-10
    Community Health Connect Elite
    Community Health Connect Premier
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) HMO
    First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) POS
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    MultiPlan
  • US Family Health Plan
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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  • Medicaid
  • Galaxy Health Network
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
  • Select Plus HMO
  • Interplan Health Group
  • Tricare
  • Cofinity
  • Community Care Alliance of Illinois
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  • Choice
  • Medicare
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  • Health Alliance
    Health Alliance PPO
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  • Options PPO
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    Choice
    United Healthcare PPO
    Select HMO
    AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 1 HMO
    AARP MedicareComplete SecureHorizons Plan 2 HMO
    Select Plus POS
    Select Plus EPO
    United Healthcare
    Choice Plus
  • Coventry Health Care of Illinois HMO
    Coventry Health Care of Illinois POS
    Coventry Health Care of Illinois
    Coventry Health Care of Illinois PPO
  • Open Access
  • Meridian Health Plan
  • Health Alliance
  • Cigna POS
    GWH Open Access Plus POS
    Cigna
    Cigna Network
    Open Access HMO
    Cigna HMO
    Global Health Benefits
    Shared Administration
    Choice Fund Open Access Plus
    Open Access Plus
    Open Access POS
    Cigna EPO
    Cigna PPO
    Network Open Access
    LocalPlus
    Open Access
  • Coventry Health Care
    CoventryOne HMO
    Coventry Health Care PPO
    Aetna Better Health
    Coventry Health Care HMO
    Coventry Health Care POS
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois EPO

Locations

  1. 1 Lavin Family Pavilion
    259 E Erie St Ste 1520, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 908-8152
  2. 2 Northwestern Memorial Hospital
    645 N Michigan Ave Ste 440, Chicago, IL 60611
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-8150

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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • HARVARD Medical School
    2012
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Internship

Internship
  • Cambridge Health Alliance
    2013
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern Unversity
    2016
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics
    2017
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shira Simon, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Simon's profile.

Dr. Simon frequently treats the following conditions: Visual Field Defects and Diplopia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shira Simon, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Shira Simon, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL