Dr. Jack A. Cohen, MD | Skokie, IL | Ophthalmology

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Jack Cohen, F.A.C.S., M.D., is a nationally recognized expert in the medical and surgical treatment of vitreoretinal disease and injury. He has special interest in treating macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinopathy of prematurity. What's more, Dr. Cohen is one of only a handful of retina specialists in the United States who has expertise in ocular oncology. In addition to his busy medical practice with Illinois Retina Associates, Dr. Cohen is Residency Program Director for the Department of Ophthalmology at Rush University Medical Center, where he also serves as Director of Ocular Oncology and as Associate Professor of Ophthalmology. He has been with Illinois Retina since 1996. Born and raised in the Chicago area, Dr. Cohen earned a bachelor's degree in biology from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana and his medical degree from Rush Medical College in Chicago, where he was named valedictorian of his graduating class. Dr. Cohen performed an ophthalmology …residency at Rush University Medical Center and went on to complete a fellowship in ocular oncology at the University of California, San Francisco, and a fellowship in vitreoretinal surgery at Rush and Ingalls Memorial Hospital in Harvey. He is certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Cohen's wide-ranging expertise in retinal care has also proven invaluable in the area of clinical research. He has participated in a number of major clinical trials related to age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy and retinopathy of prematurity. Dr. Cohen is also a busy writer and lecturer. He has authored numerous articles for leading scientific journals and has made dozens of presentations to his peers, fellows and residents. Dr. Cohen holds memberships in many professional organizations , and has achieved numerous awards and honors, including the Achievement Award from the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the Teacher of the Year Award from the Chicago Ophthalmic Society and the Golden Apple Award from the Department of Ophthalmology from Rush University Medical Center. Dr. Cohen is on staff at several area hospitals and sees patients at Illinois Retina's Rush, Skokie and Harvey office locations. When he's not seeing patients, Dr. Cohen and his wife enjoy spending time with their family and are very involved in their children's education, activities and athletics. An avid runner, Dr. Cohen also enjoys playing in a men's basketball league.

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accepting new patients
4.5

31 Ratings
36 years of experience
87 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, French
Rush Presbyterian St Lukes Medical Center
8 written reviews
1 specialty
16 areas of expertise
1 board certification
1 hospital affiliation
3 office locations
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Came to see Dr. Cohen with a very scary emergency situation that turned out to be a vitreous detachment. He was very calm, caring and thorough. Now I see him once a year for a check-up. He’s great. When it’s your eyes, you want the best! Highly recommended.

February 20th, 2020

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I need a shot in my eye every 28 days and no matter where I am, I fly back to Dr. Cohen. I hate shots, I faint. With him, I feel nothing. I was so frightened that I was going blind, but thru his calmness he talked me off the ledge. Very caring

March 26th, 2019

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Dr Cohen took me right away today on referral from Dr Wyse this morning to address an eye issue that popped up. The responsiveness and care was exceptional including the willingness to explain what was being done every step of the way.

March 15th, 2019

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I went to two of the best retina doctors in Chicago before choosing Dr. Cohen. He was the only one that didn't make an immediate and decisive judgment about my condition. He gathered all the data points and engaged in a true didactic analysis. He explained to me in simple terms what he thought I was experiencing and why. There was no pretense, arrogance or superiority complex in his bedside manner which is rare in top tier practioners. Most of them speak to you in Latin and arrogantly dictate to you what you have and how they will treat it. This doctor is a breath of fresh air for those who like to take an active role and participate in the management of their own health care.

January 15th, 2018

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He stole my life, he did not tell me the truth . He let my tumor grow, I almost died and he didn't give me my treatment. He took my eye. He let me walk out of his office with a bleeding tumor in my eye knowing it could take my life. This is true.

December 6th, 2015

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Just terrific!

August 7th, 2015

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All eye doctors are jammed and late in my experience. This is the most compassionate and knowleable doctor I have ever seen!

May 26th, 2015

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You couldn't ask for a better doctor, and his staff is great also.

October 4th, 2012

Illinois Retina Associates

4711 Golf Rd Ste 102Skokie, IL 60076

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Illinois Retina Associates

1725 W Harrison St Ste 915Chicago, IL 60612

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Dr. Jack Albert Cohen, MD	Dr. Ahmed M Abdelsalam, MD	Dr. Ashley A Rohr	Dr. Sunil Raichand, MD
Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology	Ophthalmology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.5 (31 Ratings)	3.3 (4 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	3.7 (13 Ratings)
36 Years of Experience		15 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Spanish, French	Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Skokie , IL	Chicago , IL	Chicago , IL	Downers Grove , IL
Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center	Med School: University Of Alexandria	Med School: Georgetown University School Of Medicine
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Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical CenterGraduated in 1990

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What languages does Dr. Jack Cohen speak?: Dr. Jack Cohen speaks Spanish and French.
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Where is Dr. Jack Cohen's office located?: Dr. Jack Cohen's office is located at 4711 Golf Rd Ste 102, Skokie, IL, 60076.

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