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

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:
Grayslake Ambulatory Surgery Center
Northwestern Lake Forest Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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4.9
4.9 

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April 29, 2024

5.0

Excellent ‘bed side manner’. Takes time to answer all questions, I never feel rushed. And I have confidence in her knowledge and skills. I feel comfortable putting my eyes in her hands.

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April 26, 2024

5.0

Exelent Profesional

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Love dr Russell.

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April 25, 2024

5.0

Very smart. Knows her stuff!

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very kind and informative

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Everything Dr. Mary K Russell has told me has been correct.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Great doctor, did not rush the, explained everything.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Very easy to understand and takes time

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Confident in her medical advice and extremely caring. Explained in detailed and offered suggestions

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She is excellent shows great concern for my treatment and how we should proceed.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

Appears to be knowledgeable and professional

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She explained what all the tests meant and clearly answered all of my questions.

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April 22, 2024

5.0

All around she is the BEST.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mary K. Russell is professional and experienced. She cares about her patients, explains and discusses treatment options with them and makes sure to follow up with them.

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April 17, 2024

5.0

Dr. Russell is a skilled, knowledgeable professional

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Outstanding I would refer Dr. Russell she is exceptional at her profession

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Great bed side manner, highly professional, answered all of my questions

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Very likable and explains what is going on with my eyes very clearly

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April 15, 2024

5.0

I like your job

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April 15, 2024

5.0

Takes time to explain all tests and why they are being done

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April 15, 2024

5.0

She is a great physician

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Dr. Russell is extremely thorough, takes the extra few minutes to explain more details and her efforts come with a bonus of her very pleasant demeanor.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

She is clear and precise with sharing her diagnosis and explanation of the surgery procedures.

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April 12, 2024

5.0

Easy to talk to. Through.

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Attentive to patient and thorough. Asks good questions and is conservative in treatment recommendations

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April 11, 2024

5.0

Seems to be a knowledgeable and caring individual.

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Met al my expectations

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April 10, 2024

5.0

Dr Russell represents NWM well

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April 09, 2024

5.0

Pleasant, looked in my eyes twice, filled out a form. Tech did the rest.

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April 09, 2024

5.0

The way she treated me from the beginning and continues to do so her patience and explaining everything made me feel comfortable to have her do my cataract surgery for both my eyes here I am a year later and my vision is amazing I couldn't be anymore grateful for Dr Mary K Russell and her team they are amazing

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April 09, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable, friendly and explains the procedure in layman’s terms.

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable

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April 08, 2024

5.0

Dr Russell is intelligent and vary professional. She answered all my questions and took a lot of time to help resolve some unexpected issues.

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April 07, 2024

5.0

Great personality but I won’t know report from the doctor today

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Expert care!

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April 05, 2024

5.0

She looks Profesional and very trusted person

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April 01, 2024

5.0

Quick,complete and professional.

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Very thorough and informative

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March 31, 2024

5.0

Dr Russell makes communication with her so easy. On follow up visits she is prepared and knowledgeable of prior visits.

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March 29, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to discuss the issue and then figure out the best way to deal with it. She is very apologetic when you have to wait.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Not only is Dr. Russell an excellent physician but is very attentive and reactive to her patients needs.

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March 28, 2024

5.0

She is a caring and outstanding doctor!

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March 26, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, explains processes thoroughly, and very peasant

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March 25, 2024

5.0

Dr. Mary Russell was fantastic with the whole appointment.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Russell took her time explaining my condition and also what options were open for treatment.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Does an excellent job.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Thorough and personable

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She is very kind, knowledgeable and addresses concerns.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

She’s excellent

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Listens, discuss and is a smart has heck!

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March 18, 2024

5.0

Great Dr, great person.

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March 16, 2024

5.0

She is very caring and professional

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March 16, 2024

5.0

Very knowledgeable, great people skills, explanations were great!

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She is caring and a great doctor

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March 14, 2024

5.0

She clearly knows her stuff, communicates well, has a good bedside manner, and is very talented in the operating room. I appreciated the confidence she exudes. It makes me feel like I am with the right doctor. I will highly recommend her to all my friends in need of cataract or other eye surgery.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

She is kind professional and works with every patient to make them feel good

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March 12, 2024

5.0

She took her time and listened. Suggested remedies.

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March 12, 2024

5.0

Good Job

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March 11, 2024

5.0

Explained everything in detail. Very nice doctor.

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March 10, 2024

5.0

I felt immediately confident with her knowledge and expertise. Dr. Russell was thorough and answered all my questions. Put my mind at ease.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Dr. Russell is a skilled, knowledgeable physician and surgeon.

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March 09, 2024

5.0

Gave you great confidence. Started the ball rolling to head off possible complications down the road.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

She explained things before I even asked my questions.

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March 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Russell is a caring, knowledgeable and skilled surgeon.

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March 05, 2024

5.0

She is friendly, listens to my concerns, explained my situation and we talked about my options.

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March 04, 2024

5.0

Very through and knowledgeable. Very personable.

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March 03, 2024

5.0

She is the best, period!

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March 03, 2024

4.0

Provides basics

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March 02, 2024

5.0

She is very thorough.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

Dr Russell was thorough and attentive and provided expert care.

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March 02, 2024

5.0

She is a wonderful professional. Very caring and kind.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

She very nice and thorough and has a outstanding staff

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February 29, 2024

5.0

Comprehensive care

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February 28, 2024

5.0

She listens, explains clearly, and works well with other providers.

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February 27, 2024

5.0

The doctor is an excellent doctor, I really like how she works, shame about the staff...

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough and efficient. Very focused encounters.

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February 26, 2024

5.0

Very informative, great people skills. I felt very comfortable and in good hands!

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February 26, 2024

5.0

She is competent, confident, and transmits these qualities easily. I had every confidence in her expertise.

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February 25, 2024

5.0

She is very professional in what she does, and i like that.

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Total professional

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February 23, 2024

5.0

Upon the exam, she knew exactly what the issue was, and gave me a plan to resolve it.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She provides great care and is very pleasant

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr. Russell is an experienced eye surgeon who takes the time to explain the options for care which helps the patient in the decision process.

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She is wonderful!!

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Dr Russell is a great doctor

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February 22, 2024

5.0

Thought she was very pleasant and thorough

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February 22, 2024

5.0

She helped me to see the world brighter now not like when the cataracts filled everything. She’s very professional and really down to earth

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor -very knowledgeable and explained everything thoroughly.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

Professional.

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February 20, 2024

5.0

very thorough and professional

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February 19, 2024

5.0

See above! In fact, I am recommending that my wife bring her eye care in under Dr. Russell’s tent. Dr. Russell really is that good.

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February 19, 2024

5.0

Very professional and friendly. She explains everything and gives you times for your questions

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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February 18, 2024

5.0

She explained everything I needed to know and made me feel relaxed for the surgery. Wonderful outcome

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February 18, 2024

5.0

Great Doctor

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February 17, 2024

5.0

She is best, professional, detailed with her procedures and very professional. Very satisfied

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Comprehensive exam, professional explanation, alleviated my fears.

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February 17, 2024

5.0

Professionaly

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Seems very good!

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Disclosures

Mary K. Russell, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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