Summary

Dr. Andrea Birnbaum is an ophthalmologist who specializes in comprehensive eye care and surgical treatments. She earned her MD and PhD from the University of Illinois College of Medicine, where she also completed her residency in 2009 and fellowship in 2010. With 21 years of experience in eye care, Dr. Birnbaum provides expert treatment for a wide range of vision and eye health concerns. She is fluent in English.

Dr. Birnbaum practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, where she focuses on helping patients manage diabetes-related eye complications and diabetic retinopathy. She performs thorough eye examinations and uses advanced retinal imaging to detect and monitor eye conditions. Her expertise includes tonometry testing to measure eye pressure and assess for glaucoma risk. Patients have given Dr. Birnbaum an average rating of 3.0.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3
  • 21 years of experience
  • 5 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
  • 2 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 13 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Northwestern Medicine Department of Ophthalmology

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1520Chicago, IL 60611

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OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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3.3 
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21 Years of Experience 15 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English Speaks English Speaks English
Chicago , ILChicago , ILChicago , ILDowners Grove , IL
Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine Med School: University Of Alexandria Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Andrea D. Birnbaum

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • EmblemHealth
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Andrea D. Birnbaum has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Andrea D. Birnbaum has the following 13 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Ophthalmologist
  • Sarcoidosis
  • Scleritis
  • Uveitis
  • Vision Issues

Certifications, License, & Education

21 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago2010

Residency

University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago2009

Medical School

University of Illinois College of MedicineGraduated in 2005
University of Illinois at Chicago College of MedicineGraduated in 2005

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Dr. Andrea Birnbaum speaks English.
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Dr. Andrea Birnbaum is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

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