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Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD

Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD

Ophthalmology*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Wendewessen Amde, MD is an ophthalmologist in Berwyn, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT LOS ANGELES / CENTER FOR HEALTH SCIENCES in 2006. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital and Macneal Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

4401 S Harlem Ave Berwyn, IL 60402
(708) 788-3400

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Amde 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
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ • See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Amde's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Amde

4.7

27 ratings, 3 with a written review
5 Star
78%
78%
4 Star
19%
19%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
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1 Star
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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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Sep 14, 2023
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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
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Aug 17, 2022
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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
8 people found this helpful
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Mokena, IL – Nov 25, 2017
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biography

Dr. Amde specializes in management of medical and surgical diseases of the vitreous and retina. His expertise includes the treatment of macular degeneration and diabetic retinopathy, simple and complex retinal detachment repair, surgical removal...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • University Of California At Los Angeles / Center For Health Sciences

    Medical School, 2006
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Ronald S Weiss MD SC4401 S Harlem Ave Berwyn, IL 60402
1
Office2315 E 93rd St Ste 400 Chicago, IL 60617
2
Macneal Hospital3249 Oak Park Ave Berwyn, IL 60402
3

Practice

Midwest Eye Centers-Calumet City1700 E West Rd Calumet City, IL 60409
4

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital

    1 Kish Hospital Dr
    DeKalb, IL 60115
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

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

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Macneal Hospital

    3249 Oak Park Ave
    Berwyn, IL 60402

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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