Shira S. Simon, MD

Shira S. Simon, MD

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Primary Specialty

Neuro-Ophthalmology

Secondary Specialty

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, Harvard Medical School - 2012
Internship:
Cambridge Health Alliance - 2013
Residency:
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 2016
Fellowships:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics - 2017

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Ophthalmology - Ophthalmology (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Associate 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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5.0
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April 24, 2024

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, kind and a wonderful doctor.

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April 23, 2024

5.0

Dr Simon is the real deal, she goes to the end, diagnosis, patient care, takes her time and explains , just an enigmas I recommend her to all my friends and family

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April 22, 2024

5.0

She is the best!!

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April 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon took time to explain things thoroughly and worked closely with the staff.

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April 20, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon is incredible. I would recommend her to anyone looking for a neuro ophthalmologist.

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April 19, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon is the absolute best!! There was a miscommunication with scheduling my appointment and she quickly responded to my MyChart message and was able to squeeze me in at the end of the day without any hesitation. Thank you for all that you do!!

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April 16, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon is very professional, knowledgeable, and kind.

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April 05, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon takes her time, explains everything fully and explores all the possibilities in a thoughtful, measured way. It was my initial visit and I was impressed very much. She inspires confidence and I’ll be happy to continue my care with her.

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April 02, 2024

5.0

Unbelievable attention, fantastic to talk to. She is tops

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March 28, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon is so knowledgeable, being able to answer every question I have and offer good advice. I really appreciated that she fit me into her very busy schedule when I had something that needed timely feedback on.

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March 26, 2024

5.0

Very thorough. Great bedside manner.

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March 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Shira Simon is an answered prayer, and meeting her today was truly a miracle.

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March 19, 2024

5.0

Listens explains clearly answers questions

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March 15, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to listen to you

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March 15, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon is great. She listens to your concerns, tells you straight forward what she thinks and helps get you to where you need to be.

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March 14, 2024

5.0

Explains the tests and what my results mean clearly and is very personable!

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March 09, 2024

5.0

So kind, responsive, skilled and humane! She was relational with me and other members of her team.

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March 01, 2024

5.0

She is very detailed on her assessment with patients, caring, friendly and very polite.

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February 29, 2024

5.0

She is attentive, listens, prepares prior and has a great bed side manner

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February 19, 2024

5.0

I must say that Dr. Simon is the among the top 3 doctors I have ever had. Not only is she a very skilled and competent doctor, but she really makes you feel cared about as a patient.

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February 16, 2024

5.0

Very Happy wit Dr. Shira Simon

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February 15, 2024

5.0

She is thorough & personable.

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February 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon takes her time and gets to know her patients. She listens to patients and makes confident decisions.

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February 02, 2024

5.0

Highly qualified. Personable and caring

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January 30, 2024

5.0

Dr. Simon is thorough and professional. Answers all my questions. She has an amazing memory on the details of my condition. She is the best!

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January 18, 2024

5.0

She takes the time to listen to my concerns

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January 18, 2024

5.0

See above and I can’t recommend Dr. Simon more highly. She is excellent

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Attentive, friendly, courteous.

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January 16, 2024

5.0

Personable..... Always listens really well and explains everything. Feel very confident using her as my Dr.

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January 12, 2024

5.0

She is knowledgeable, patient and cares

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December 19, 2023

5.0

Great doctor

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December 18, 2023

5.0

I've had regular visits for eye care my entire adult life, and these exams and consultations have been the most thorough and informative I've had.

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December 17, 2023

5.0

The depth and concern for detail.

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December 16, 2023

5.0

She listened to me and answered all my questions.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

Dr. Simon is kind and personable.

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December 14, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, explains everything so you understand it, fit me in when I was seeing double and I know she was already busy with other patients. She is very kind, this is a big deal to me when I choose a doctor

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Knowledgable, practical and delightful to deal with.

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December 12, 2023

5.0

Dr. Simon shows true concern and is always willing to go the extra mile to help any way she can.

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December 06, 2023

5.0

Because Simon always assists me with a very positive and very cordial attitude, he is very professional.

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Attainable goals were met”

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December 05, 2023

5.0

Dr. Simon is very knowledgeable. She answered all of my questions and made sure I understood everything before leaving. Interpersonally, Dr. Simon was relatable and warm.

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November 21, 2023

5.0

Professional, knowledgeable, personable, breaks down info into easy to understand language

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Simon is a wonderful caring, compassionate, knowledgeable doctor. She is always willing to take time to thoroughly examine and explain things to me. You know you are in excellent hands.

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November 16, 2023

5.0

Dr. Simon was beyond excellent. I know I am in good hands with her. She was so thorough and so kind to me and my family. I feel very fortunate to be her patient. You can tell she cares and is passionate about her patients.

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November 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Simon is the best Dr over all, by far, of any that I encountered to date at NW. No question!

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November 03, 2023

5.0

Same as above!! Wonderful doctor.

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October 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Simon is very personable, very intelligent and communicates well. She explains things to where I understand. She was willing to look out of the box, which as a patient with a unique health background, I extremely appreciate. I walked out feeling I was heard and not pushed off.

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October 27, 2023

5.0

She is knowledgeable but also approachable with proper explanation of the data and here assessments.

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October 26, 2023

5.0

I was scheduled to see Dr. [ ] but they had canceled my appointment without notifying me. I was able to see Dr Simon. She took her time explaining everything to me.

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October 24, 2023

5.0

Dr Simon’s the best! Super thoughtful, personable and professional - absolutely who you want as your care provider.

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October 21, 2023

5.0

Dr Simon is very knowledgeable. She’s helped me through a really rough time with my vision. Her treatment plan was exactly what I needed. I’ve seen so much progress. She explains things in ways that are easy to understand. She’s an excellent Dr.

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October 10, 2023

5.0

She is very knowledgeable, professional and has a fantastic personality. Answers all questions and concerns in a way I totally understand

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October 06, 2023

5.0

Excelente ❤️

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October 01, 2023

5.0

She is an extraordinary clinician.

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September 28, 2023

5.0

Dr. Simon is very approachable, down to earth, smart and attentive. She never seemed like she was in a rush.

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September 25, 2023

5.0

Shira takes the time to discuss complex conditions with patients and is personally involved with the treatment and treatment execution plan. She is the best Dr. I've found anywhere yet.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

She is the best. She cares about her patients.

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September 21, 2023

5.0

Will recommend her to everyone!!!!

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September 19, 2023

5.0

Knowledgeable, thorough, collaborative, personable. I see a dozen MDs at Northwestern, and she is by far my favorite, for all of those reasons.

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September 12, 2023

5.0

I would recommend Shira Simon to anyone!

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September 08, 2023

5.0

Dr Simon is kind professional and extremely knowledgeable. She’s the best.

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September 06, 2023

5.0

She is compassionate, very knowledgeable and cares about my overall health. She questions for understanding and freely shares her thoughts. I like the level of detail she requires in testing my eyes.

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September 05, 2023

5.0

Goes above and beyond, great at her job, very personable.

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September 02, 2023

5.0

She is very thorough! Very caring! We really appreciate her!

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September 01, 2023

5.0

Doctor Simon was super professional and thorough. At the same time so nice to talk to!

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Disclosures

Shira S. Simon, MD reported no external professional relationships for calendar year 2023.

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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