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Dr. Abe Kaplan, MD

Dr. Abe Kaplan, MD

Ophthalmology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Abe Kaplan, MD is an ophthalmologist in Sycamore, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine in 1998. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 18 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (18 reviews)

Practice

1630 Gateway Dr Sycamore, IL 60178
(815) 756-8571

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Kaplan 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
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Kaplan's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Kaplan

4.8

18 ratings, 9 with a written review
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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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Charles Hastings – Dec 20, 2024
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
Renetta – Dec 25, 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
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Don’t look any further - Dr Abe Kaplan is the best – Jul 15, 2022
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 20, 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
3 people found this helpful
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Palatine, IL – Jun 13, 2019
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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
Lake Zurich, IL – Jul 12, 2017
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
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Evanston, IL – Jan 29, 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
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
P Blum in Lake Zurich IL – Nov 18, 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
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
M2 in Lake Zurich, IL – Jan 29, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

I understand that eye health is very important to the quality of one's life, and issues that effect the eye can be very frightening to the patient. This is why I strongly believe in spending as much time as the patient needs to full understand...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Washington University In St. Louis (wash U)

    Undergraduate School

  • University Of Chicago-department Of Ophthalmology

    Residency Hospital, 2002

  • Good Samaritan Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1999

  • University Of Chicago Pritzker School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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Locations

Practice

Hauser-Ross Eye Institute1630 Gateway Dr Sycamore, IL 60178
1

Practice

Hauser-Ross Ambulatory Surgical Center2515 Klein Rd Sycamore, IL 60178
2

Affiliated Hospitals

  • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

    25 N Winfield Rd
    Winfield, IL 60190
    Recipient of 8
    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

    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

    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.

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

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    15% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • 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

    View all awards

    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
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