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Dr. Susan Fowell, MD

Dr. Susan Fowell, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Susan Fowell, MD is an ophthalmologist in Rockford, IL. She is affiliated with medical facilities Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

4.4 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

1235 N Mulford Rd Ste 100 Rockford, IL 61107
(815) 226-4990

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Fowell specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Nurse Communication
    Patients said they had good communication with nurses. • See hospitals
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Dr. Fowell's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Fowell

4.4

17 ratings, 9 with a written review
5 Star
76%
76%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
12%
12%
2 Star
6%
6%
1 Star
6%
6%

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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Marilyn Heneghan – Apr 18, 2023
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What went well
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What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
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Jason Burmester – Feb 25, 2022
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Jun 03, 2020
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Artlady – Jul 05, 2019
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
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South Beloit, IL – Jul 26, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 people found this helpful
Helpful
Rockford, IL – Jul 08, 2017
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
dawn linstead in Rockford, IL – Nov 23, 2016
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary G in Rockford, IL – Nov 03, 2016
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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
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
5 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mary D in Rockford, IL – May 13, 2016
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About Me

biography

Dr. Susan Fowell is the founder of Northern Illinois Retina.  She is a Board-certified ophthalmologist, a fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and is a member of the American Society of Retinal Specialists (ASRS), along with the...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1990
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Northern Illinois Retina LTD.1235 N Mulford Rd Ste 100 Rockford, IL 61107
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St
    Rockford, IL 61108
    Recipient of 10
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

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

    View all awards

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    76%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
    View all patient feedback

  • Javon Bea Hospital-Rockton

    2400 N Rockton Ave
    Rockford, IL 61103
    Recipient of 24
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    View all awards

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

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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