Mary K. Russell, MD

Mary K. Russell, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences - 2015
Internship:
AMITA Health/Resurrection Medical Center - 2016
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2019

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Health System Clinician, 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:
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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85 Reviews

August 29, 2023

5.0

Very good doctor!!! Excellent result in your work!!!

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August 29, 2023

5.0

Mary was such a professional. I was very impressed and she helped me a whole lot.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and thorough

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Russell was very professional and we got the chance to go over my situations and she's going to take care of it.

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August 28, 2023

5.0

Dr Russell is very caring and willing to spend time with her patients. She is also very knowledgeable and professional.

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August 26, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable and caring manner

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August 24, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant and answers any questions.

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August 22, 2023

5.0

It is very soulable

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August 22, 2023

5.0

A very competent Doctor and a true professional

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August 20, 2023

5.0

I highly recommend Dr. Russell to any clients that need her specialties. She is very warm and understanding of what one is in need of. Answers any and all questions asked.

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August 17, 2023

5.0

I trust her. Went into detail and answered my questions

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Very professional knowledgeable and very caring for my concerns

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August 15, 2023

5.0

She spends time with me and seems to be very caring.

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August 15, 2023

5.0

Highly skilled

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August 14, 2023

5.0

She explained everything in details and ask you if you have any questions or concerns.

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August 14, 2023

5.0

Appointment was begun promptly on time.

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August 13, 2023

5.0

Competent & friendly manner

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August 10, 2023

5.0

Shes good at her job and I appreciate her

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August 09, 2023

4.0

She takes longer with the appt which put her behind but she takes as much time with you so it all comes out.

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August 08, 2023

5.0

Friendly Took a lot of time explaining things & answering questions!

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August 08, 2023

5.0

My first visit with Dr. Russell, but her comfortable, friendly manner was a big positive for me. Her explanations were thorough and easily understood.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr. Russell is thorough, very knowledgeable and kind.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

Dr Russell was very knowledgeable. She took time to explain things to me in layman terms and answered all my questions throughly. Really liked her.

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August 07, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough in her examination. Takes whatever time necessary to explain, or answer any questions concerning my treatment.

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August 05, 2023

5.0

Very professional

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August 03, 2023

5.0

Dr Russell is a very good listener and communicator regarding my eye care.

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August 01, 2023

5.0

I like her. Very thorough and answers all questions

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July 31, 2023

5.0

Dr Russell was thorough, competent and empathetic. I feel that she correctly diagnosed and treated my symptoms. I also felt that she cared about my health. She is the kind of doctor I moved to the Chicago area to be my healthcare provider.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

I trust her care.

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July 27, 2023

5.0

She was very thorough and answered all of my questions

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Professional and caring

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Because she will give you results to fit your need

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July 25, 2023

5.0

Excellent physician very knowledgeable and professional

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Russell is professional, extremely knowledgeable, and yet caring.

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July 24, 2023

5.0

Listens

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July 23, 2023

5.0

Explained things well

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July 21, 2023

5.0

WONDERFUL doctor.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, and took time to explain my issue.

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July 20, 2023

5.0

Very professional a explain what is going on

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July 18, 2023

4.0

Good service

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July 18, 2023

5.0

Dr.Russell is very knowledgeable and kind.

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July 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Russell is a good communicator and highly educated. She is smart and compassionate.

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July 17, 2023

3.0

Average. Didn't seem warm to me.

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July 15, 2023

5.0

Dr. Russell was very thorough and took the time to explain everything. Her staff is great too.

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July 13, 2023

5.0

Very professional, respectful and kind!

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July 12, 2023

4.0

No kindness

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July 11, 2023

5.0

Very pleasant and knowledgeable. Enjoyed meeting her.

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July 09, 2023

5.0

Dr. Russell was wonderful. She knew all about my medical history and spent a lot of time asking questions and examining my eyes. I felt very comfortable in her care. I’m really happy she’s part of my team of doctors.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

Highly qualified and experienced. Nice personal touch as well. Will see her again in one year.

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July 07, 2023

5.0

One hundred percent I would recommend her to another patient, she is very kind and courteous

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July 07, 2023

4.0

Well will see since this is my first time with her

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July 07, 2023

5.0

She’s amazing

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July 06, 2023

5.0

Found reason for blurry vision, provided professional treatment and careful follow-up care.

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July 06, 2023

4.0

This was my first interaction (prior Dr.[ ] patient) and it didn’t seem like she had a good handle on my charts or prior history. Her bedside manner could use work as well. I’m going another time in December to see if it was just an off day, otherwise I’ll be looking for a new Opthalmologist.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

She is extremely thorough with my care. She always goes above and beyond what’s required to make sure my care is complete.

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July 03, 2023

5.0

She had a friendly, competent manner doing procedures.

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July 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Russell is a great ophthalmologist. She communicates all the facts very clearly and thoroughly explain all possibilities.

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July 01, 2023

5.0

She was thorough, professional and made me fill completely comfortable.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Very thorough and explained tests very well.

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June 27, 2023

5.0

Very knowledgeable, pleasant and personable! Gives you all options! Takes her time with you to make sure you understand what is going on!

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June 26, 2023

5.0

She didn’t mess around. Gave me confidence the care was great.

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June 19, 2023

5.0

Doctor explained everything and her exam very thorough.

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June 18, 2023

5.0

She was thorough, competent, friendly.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

A real professional in her field.

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June 16, 2023

5.0

She is super nice and respectful

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June 16, 2023

5.0

She cool also !

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June 15, 2023

5.0

She’s so nice and I’m comfortable with her

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June 13, 2023

5.0

Dr. Russell was knowledgeable and courteous.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

She explained the findings and took time to provide treatment options.

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June 09, 2023

5.0

She’s a wonderful woman. She’s kind and polite and personable

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June 07, 2023

5.0

Competent, answers all questions and friendly.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Well versed in her field and the doctor does an excellent job of connecting with her patient.

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June 05, 2023

5.0

Very confident knowledgeable professional

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She's smart and caring

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June 05, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable Explains things very well She cares about her patients

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Extremely professional direct and thorough.

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June 02, 2023

5.0

Dr. Russell has big shoes to fill taking Dr. [ ]’s place since his retirement. She will have no difficulty in accomplishing that. She quickly establishes rapport and is very thorough in her examination. After her exam, she clearly explains the results and utilizes the images to clearly illustrate the findings.

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June 01, 2023

5.0

She is personable good questions and brilliant

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May 30, 2023

5.0

I think she’s very good

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Outstanding physician with great bedside manner

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May 30, 2023

5.0

Explained surgery and performed surgery in just a few minutes. Careful and professional.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

Mary was very friendly and explained everything very clearly to me.

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May 26, 2023

5.0

She is very good and you can tell she enjoys what she is doing.

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May 23, 2023

5.0

Great care

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May 22, 2023

5.0

Extremely professional, explained everything very articulately and very knowledgeable.

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Disclosures

Mary K. Russell, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2021.

External Professional Relationships

Pharmaceutical, device, and biotechnology companies frequently collaborate with basic scientists and physicians within an academic medical center to help advance science and improve patient care. These relationships are important in achieving scientific breakthroughs and in establishing the effectiveness and safety of promising new therapies. In order to assure objectivity in clinical research and patient care, the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (Feinberg), Northwestern Memorial HealthCare, Children's Hospital of Chicago Medical Center, and the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab have adopted integrity policies that require research and clinical faculty (in full-time, part-time, and unpaid/voluntary categories) to report compensated and uncompensated external industry relationships. Patients are encouraged to discuss these disclosures with their physician as well as to inquire as to how these relationships are overseen by Feinberg. To learn more about our Disclosure and Professional Integrity Policy, and the conflict of interest policies of our joint affiliate survey partners, please go to our Office for Regulatory Affairs Policies page.

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