Dr. Nishat P. Alvi, MD | Barrington, IL | Ophthalmologist

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Dr. Nishat Alvi is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and vision health. She earned her medical degree from Weill Cornell Medical College and completed her residency training at the University of Illinois College of Medicine. With 34 years of clinical experience, Dr. Alvi has developed extensive expertise in diagnosing and treating various eye conditions. She is fluent in both English and Arabic, allowing her to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Alvi is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and practices in Barrington, Illinois. Her clinical focus includes treating conditions such as drooping eyelids and ptosis, which can affect both vision and appearance. She also addresses juvenile plantar dermatosis when it relates to eye health concerns. Patients consistently rate her care highly, with an average rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, reflecting her commitment to providing quality ophthalmologic services to the community.

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4.6

39 Ratings
34 years of experience
2 insurance plans accepted
speaks English, Arabic
University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
22 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
Female

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Highly recommend Dr. Nishat Alvi. Dr. is genuinely compassionate; was reassuring throughout my procedure, and of course the outcome was successful. Very happy to have been under Dr. Alvi’s care.

February 5th, 2020

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Highly recommend Dr. Nishat Alvi. Dr. is genuinely compassionate; was reassuring throughout my procedure, and of course the outcome was successful. Very happy to have been under Dr. Alvi’s care.

February 5th, 2020

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I find that I never have to wait longer than ten minutes to see Dr. Alvi, when I make a reservation. By not overbooking, she sees her patients when they wanted to be seen, because patients don't get backed up in her office. We live in busy times and I appreciate not wasting time needlessly. Dr. Alvi is very thorough and makes sure that all of my questions have been answered before I leave her office. She projects confidence and professionalism which makes for a very pleasant experience. For me, she has done examinations, prescribed medications, and performed laser surgery related to my Glaucoma. I am a very satisfied customer.

February 14th, 2018

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Dr. Alvi is kind, very pleasant and listens carefully. She explains the test results and discusses treatment options. I am confident that my glaucoma is well cared for with Dr. Alvi and her team.

February 13th, 2018

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I would recommend Dr. Alvi to anybody. I felt very at ease. Thank you!

November 10th, 2016

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DR. ALVI IS A FANTASTIC OPHTHALMOLOGIST. I HAVE BEEN SEEING HER FOR THE PAST 10 YEARS. I ALWAYS FEEL SHE HAS MY BEST INTEREST IN MIND. I HAVE ENTRUSTED MY EYES TO HER BECAUSE SHE REALLY CARES ABOUY ME. SHE AND HER STAFF ARE SO KIND AND WELCOMING. I TRUST HER SO MUCH THAT I RECOMMENDED MY HUSBAND AND FRIEND TO HER.

November 1st, 2016

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Extremely knowledgeable in glaucoma treatment and skillful in laser surgery.

October 16th, 2016

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I am so thankful to Dr. Alvi for literally saving my vision and probably my life! After experiencing double vision, redness and bruits in both eyes and seeing four different doctors with no success, I was referred to Dr. Alvi. She immediately suspected fistulas and ordered an MRI which confirmed her diagnosis. She then referred me to a top Neuro Surgeon at Northwestern Hospital within a day. He scheduled me for surgery two days later. Thanks to her expedience in diagnosing my condition, my vision was restored to normal, and I am fully recovered.

October 10th, 2016

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Dr. Alvi was recommended to me by a few of my other doctors. Her office was not close to my home, but I decided to see her. I'm glad I did. She is very genuine and personable. She listens and is detailed with my care plan. I don't feel rushed and all my concerns are always addressed. When Dr. Alvi moved to a new office (quite a while ago) I followed her because the care her office provides. I highly recommend Dr. Alvi!

October 7th, 2016

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Twelve years ago my husband and I moved to Algonquin. After unpacking, one of our first tasks was to find a new ophthalmologist in the area. Every doctor and neighbor we asked recommended Dr. Nishat Alvi so we each made an initial appointment with her and weâ??ve never looked back. Over the years, Dr. Alvi relocated her offices from Algonquin to Barrington and Elgin. We now have to travel farther to see her and her staff but the extra effort is well worth the opportunity to be seen by an excellent doctor. Whatâ??s so good about this practice? Dr. Alvi and her team really care about your eye health and about you as a person. They are thorough, patient, talented, experienced and professional.

September 16th, 2016

The Vision Institute Of Illinois Inc

602 Fox Glen CtBarrington, IL 60010

Tel: (847) 277-0555

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Dr. Nishat Parveen Alvi, MD	Dr. Mary Aleksandra Dougal, MD	Dr. Frank Paul Lafranco, MD	Dr. David Israel Turok, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
	Accepts New Patients		Accepts New Patients
4.6 (39 Ratings)	4 (4 Ratings)	3.9 (27 Ratings)	4.8 (21 Ratings)
34 Years of Experience	48 Years of Experience	55 Years of Experience	42 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Arabic	Speaks English	Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks English, Spanish
Barrington , IL	NILES , IL	Chicago , IL	Rockford , IL
Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University Of Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine	Med School: Albany Medical College
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Ophthalmology

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Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

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University Of Illinois College Of Medicine

Medical School

Weill Cornell Medical CollegeGraduated in 1992

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Which hospitals is Dr. Nishat Alvi affiliated with?: Dr. Nishat Alvi is affiliated with Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital.
Does Dr. Nishat Alvi accept virtual/telehealth appointments?: Dr. Nishat Alvi has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does Dr. Nishat Alvi speak?: Dr. Nishat Alvi speaks English and Arabic.
Where is Dr. Nishat Alvi's office located?: Dr. Nishat Alvi's office is located at 602 Fox Glen Ct, Barrington, IL, 60010.
Does Dr. Nishat Alvi accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Nishat Alvi accepts on their Vitals profile.

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