Stephen A. Watson, MD

Stephen A. Watson, MD

4.8 
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Primary Specialty

Ophthalmology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 2009
Internship:
Ascension Illinois/St Francis Hospital - 2010
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2013

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:
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.8
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423 Ratings

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43 Reviews

April 21, 2024

5.0

Welcoming and professional

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Good doctor. Could be a little more friendly or get to k ow me more but all good.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Expert specialist who listens well and knows his area

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Compassionate, professional, knowledgeable, kind

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April 19, 2024

5.0

He is very kind and respectful.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Again, friendly, knowledgeable, and great 'bedside manner'. He spent as much time as we wanted and answered all our questions.

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April 18, 2024

5.0

Like tht he explains treatment in layman terms.

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April 13, 2024

5.0

Dr. Watson is professional, competent and courteous

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April 10, 2024

5.0

competent; high quality; provides education regarding treatment options

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Experience and quality of service.

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April 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Watson was very approachable, answered all of my clarifying questions, and appeared genuinely concerned about my well being.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Excellent Doctor

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March 23, 2024

5.0

Improved chairside manner. Listens and thoroughly answers questions.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

I have complete confidence in him. And he remembers who I am, so I get personal attention.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

He is a talented and caring practitioner.

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February 21, 2024

5.0

I'll recommend him for the reasons stated above. Besides, some folks my age don't take for granted their eyes and vision are "just fine." They want to know why they're "just fine"; they want to know if there are any concerns they need to be aware of.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

He explained everything very clearly. I also didn't feel rushed.

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February 14, 2024

5.0

Dr. Watson was very helpful and knowledgeable.

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February 10, 2024

5.0

He’s a friendly, concerned dr.

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January 24, 2024

5.0

He was professional, knowledgeable and caring.

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January 17, 2024

5.0

He’s very thorough, knowledgeable and reassuring

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Skillful and takes the time to explain

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January 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Watson involves you in the examination, test findings, and care plan to the extent where you know you are in control of your eye care decisions.

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December 27, 2023

5.0

Very thorough.

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December 17, 2023

4.0

Great team, excellent doctor

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December 17, 2023

5.0

Dr. Stephen Watson was very personable and knowledgeable.

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December 08, 2023

5.0

Dr. Watson is a very good doctor who is really attentive to his patients. Explains everything to the patient.

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December 01, 2023

5.0

He is kind, listens and understanding. He has a wonderful bedside manner. Very knowledable .

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November 10, 2023

5.0

Dr. Watson takes time and explains what’s going.

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November 10, 2023

5.0

As I mentioned, Dr. Stephen Watson was great, very thorough and very very professional. I thought he was exceptional. And especially I have been there four times now and again definitely asset to the ophthalmology department.

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Thorough, gave clear explanation, friendly and has time to answer patient’s concerns

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November 01, 2023

5.0

He is concern and listens to your needs.

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October 25, 2023

5.0

I'm already recommending people to see Dr. Watson especially those in the black and brown community. Understand this please, so many in my community have felt as if no one is going to inform them of preventative care, which is what Dr. Watson is all about! Therefore, it is my honor to reccomend him to others because I know that his mission aligns with my desire for all to have the professional knowledge of medical and self-care this great Doctor will share with them!

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October 25, 2023

5.0

Dr. Watson genuinely cares about your health and listens to your concerns. I have been seeing him for the last 4 years and will continue with him as my primary ophthalmologist.

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October 20, 2023

5.0

I would feel confident in his competence.

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October 14, 2023

5.0

Conscientious thorough

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October 13, 2023

5.0

In addition to Dr. Watson’s medical expertise, he thoroughly involves the patient in understanding the diagnosis and in the treatment plan.

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October 11, 2023

5.0

Dr. Watson is professional, direct and prompt. He explains everything and clearly answers all questions.

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Excellent attention

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Dr Watson was polite, informative, and thorough. He made me feel very comfortable and well taken care of. He spent time with me and I never felt rushed

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Dr Watson was professional and courteous

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September 17, 2023

5.0

He is very personable and makes you feel important.

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September 01, 2023

5.0

He very professional” I like the service recieved

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