Dr. William Lissner, MD

Dr. William Lissner is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 57 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and completed his residency at Passavant Pavilion. His extensive experience spans nearly six decades of practice, during which he has developed expertise in treating complex eye disorders. Dr. Lissner speaks Polish, Spanish, and English, allowing him to communicate effectively with diverse patient populations.

Dr. Lissner practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at the Kraff Eye Institute locations in Chicago. He specializes in managing diabetic eye disease and diabetic retinopathy, helping patients protect their vision from diabetes-related complications. His practice also includes treating posterior vitreous detachment and performing comprehensive eye exams. Dr. Lissner offers advanced treatments such as retinal imaging and anti-VEGF therapy to …address retinal conditions. Patients consistently rate him highly, with an average rating of 5.0, reflecting their confidence in his care and expertise.