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Dr. Christopher Wood, MD

Dr. Christopher Wood, MD

Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Wood, MD is an ophthalmologist in Park Ridge, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from SUNY Buffalo in 1994. He is affiliated with Northwest Community Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 132 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (132 reviews)

Northwest Eye Physicians Ltd

444 N Northwest Hwy Ste 360 Park Ridge, IL 60068

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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Wood

4.7

132 ratings, 55 with a written review
5 Star
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Apr 18, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
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Great Dr – Apr 02, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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Bernice N. – Mar 19, 2025
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Pat Zielinski – Mar 17, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
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No results
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Excellent care – Mar 14, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Paul N. – Mar 13, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
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Feb 23, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 16, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 08, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J. B. – Oct 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Oct 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Oct 02, 2024
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Edwin Haiflich – Sep 18, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Tony – Sep 04, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Joe Palatine IL – Aug 22, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 21, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 10, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jean – Mar 14, 2024
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About Me

care philosophy

I strive to provide complete eye care with the latest technology. My staff is caring and competent in all aspects of eye examination. We have convenient evening and weekend office hours to accommodate every patient's schedule. Our practice has...read more

biography

I am originally from Buffalo, NY and came to the Chicagoland area in 1995 in order to do my ophthalmology training at Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood, IL. I finished my training in 1998 and was hired by Northwest Eye Physicians. I have...read more
  • Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Ophthalmology

  • Anterior Segment Surgery

  • Cataract Surgery

  • Cornea & Refractive Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Surgery

  • Ophthalmic Vitreous Surgery

  • Vitreoretinal Disease & Surgery

  • Oculoplastic Surgery

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  • Loyola University Chicago Stritch School Of Medicine

    Residency Hospital, 1998
  • Rochester University Strong Memorial Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1995
  • Suny Buffalo

    Medical School, 1994
  • Yale / New Haven

    Undergraduate School, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
Ophthalmology
American Board of Physician Specialties®
American Board of Physician Specialties
Ophthalmology
Self designated 
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  • English

  • French

  • Polish

  • Spanish

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Locations

Northwest Eye Physicians Ltd

Arlington Heights Office444 N Northwest Hwy Ste 360 Park Ridge, IL 60068
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwest Community Hospital

    800 W Central Rd
    Arlington Heights, IL 60005
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

    75%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% lower than the national average

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