Dr. Katarzyna Brodowska, MD

Ophthalmology*•Female•Age 42

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Katarzyna Brodowska, MD is an ophthalmologist in Niles, IL. She is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital. She is accepting new patients.

Dr. Katarzyna Brodowska, MD

Practice

8780 W Golf Rd Ste 304 Niles, IL 60714
(847) 297-8900

Accepting new patients

(847) 297-8900

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brodowska specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
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Dr. Brodowska's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brodowska

4.9
34 ratings, 29 with a written review
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Everybody hustles! All are professionals.
Really feel like I can trust 'Dr. B'.Explains, answers questions and always has time for them.
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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Feb 12, 2025
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Great doctor!
“My visit with Dr. Brodowska was great and my eye exam was very efficient and professional. After the information gathering and tests were completed ,she took over and checked my eyes. She reviewed the test results and clearly and thoroughly discussed this with me.She explained very detailed my medical condition and answered all my questions and concerns. I felt very satisfied with the visit and would highly recommend Dr. Brodowska to my friends and family. Thank you Dr.B ! You are a great doctor!
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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Agnieszka – Jan 30, 2025
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Friendly, professional, and effective
I’ve had multiple visits with Mr. Brodowska. She and her staff are very professional and competent. The Dr. explains the issues and treatments thoroughly and the treatment she prescribed has been working well. I plan to use Mr. Brodowska for my vision needs in the foreseeable future.
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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Barbara S. – Nov 15, 2024
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Dr. B gets an A!
A compassionate and caring doctor with great knowledge.
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
No results
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Nov 14, 2024
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Competence and Kindness
Dr is very knowledgeable and competent and surrounds herself with well qualified nurses.Good communication skills as well.Patient oriented
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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Tadeusz Gurda – Oct 12, 2024
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What you hope for in a doctor
I've had several appointments with Dr. Brodowska and have found her to be very competent and also personable. She's taken the time to explain in detail (but in a way I could understand) the nature of the condition and the treatment options. My first appointment was a bit of an emergency and I'm glad it was Dr. Brodowska who I happened to see.
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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Wayne K – Oct 10, 2024
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Very Professional Doctor & Staff
Very friendly and caring Doctor and Staff. Doctor explains diagnosis and treatment process putting me at ease.
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 09, 2024
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Great service and convenient location.
I've been seeing Dr. Brodowska since 2022. She takes care of my eyes in a very professional manner explaining the issues and treatment procedures. Dr. Brodowska is also a very kind person and a good listener. As English is my second language I appreciate that the doctor speaks Polish.It is very helpful. I highly recommend Dr. Brodowska.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Beata M. – Sep 25, 2024
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Recommendation
I've been going to Dr.Brodowska for the last four months since I moved to Illinois. I picked her because of her location to my new home. I am so pleased with her professionalism and expertise. Now that I've been going to her for awhile I hope she stays in my area. I would not look for another Retina Specialist as long as she is available.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 17, 2024
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Very good doctor and experience doctir
Dr Bródnowska is a very good and much experience doctor , she has excellent knowledge of eye retina disease and after diagnosis she follows a treatment plan that is the best and exact for treating retina, she uses modern advanced methods in her treatment and she gives very detail explanation of each procedure which she takes time to explain and answer any questions. I would highly recommend Dr Brodowska to other patients seeking retina treatment. Dr Brodowska is a bilingual who speaks two languages Polish and English which makes easier to communicate with her for those whom English in none native language .
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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Olgierd Szczeklik – Sep 16, 2024
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Eye Issues
Dr. Brodowska is a very good doctor. Highly recommend.
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 03, 2024
Dr. Brodowska's Reply –
Thank you
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Eye Surgery
I recently had Dr B perform surgery on my left eye to remove a massive floater that I had been dealing with for several years. The surgery I had done is called a Pars Plana Vitrectomy. This was a good experience for me. Dr B explained the procedure thoroughly beforehand and made sure all my questions were answered so I could make an educated decision. The surgery went very well, and I can now see clearly out of that eye. Her post-op instructions were very clear, as well. At each of my visits with her, she is caring, thorough, and professional. I highly recommend Dr B.
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 other person found this helpful
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Dorothy Merkelz – Sep 02, 2024
Dear Dorothy, I am glad! Very honored to have you... Read More
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Wond÷rful Doctor
From start to finish, you are treated kindly, professionally and promptly. The nurses are very competent, preparing you for visit with Dr. Brodowska is very thorough, a good listener, answers all questions and expert in what she does.
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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Lou Anne M – Aug 28, 2024
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Thank you! Honored to be able to care for you!
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Doctor K. Brodowska and the staff were very professional and friendly.
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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Jacek Binda – Aug 23, 2024
Dr. Brodowska's Reply –
Thank you! Great to hear! :)
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VERY KNOWLEDGEBALE WITH MY WIFE AAMD MYSELF
Friendly and smart
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 23, 2024
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Thank you! :)
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Dr.Brodowska is very professional with a lot of knowledge and also she explains the issue in the simple , easy to understand way. She is very detailed with her approach .
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 22, 2024
Dr. Brodowska's Reply –
Thank you !!
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Very Very likely
First of all, they are on time and efficient. Dr. Brodowska was so kind to my mother. My mom is an active 99 yrs old and I am so grateful that Dr. Brodowska is helping her. My mom loves to shop and enjoys movies, tv, cooking, her family, etc. Helping her preserve her sight is so important. I thank the doctor and I would be happy to refer her and the Retina Institute of Illinois to anyone.
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 19, 2024
Dr. Brodowska's Reply –
Great to hear! Thank you
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Highly recommend, very knowledgeable and thorough!
Met with Dr. Brodowska for the 1st time last week. She was very professional and very friendly. I felt she spent the time needed to address my concerns. I did not feel rushed or that she did not have the time to speak with me. She took the time to review everything and then did additional testing to confirm the possible problem I may have had. I am very pleased she put my mind at ease and would highly recommend Dr. Brodowska. She is very knowledgeable and was very thorough.
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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Kris M. – Aug 15, 2024
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Glad to hear about your good experience!
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Convenient location and great service!
About two years ago, I went to see Dr. Brodowska was for her convenient location for treating my Age related Macular Degeneration. Initially, I was receiving injections for every 4 weeks. After switching to a new medication, now my treatment has been extended to every 7 weeks, and I do feel the improvement in my vision. This has made me a happy man!
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. Chen – Aug 14, 2024
Dr. Brodowska's Reply –
So glad to hear it!
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Dr B is an outstanding , caring physician.
Dr. B has been treating me for macular degeneration for severl years. In this time, she has listened to my worries and discussed possibilities .I rely on her judgement. My crises have been promply atended to. Her staff is attentive and has a good workig relationship with her. The office atmosphere is a place where I can feel at ease while getting injections in my eyes!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jeanne – Aug 14, 2024
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So glad to hear! Thank you
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About Me

biography

Katarzyna Brodowska M.D., Ph.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and retina specialist in Niles, Huntley, and Hoffman Estates IL. She holds a Ph.D in ocular diseases and conducted her translational and clinical research at Harward University....read more

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Locations

Practice

Retina Institute of Illinois8780 W Golf Rd Ste 304 Niles, IL 60714
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Office1585 N Barrington Rd Ste 404 Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
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    • Wed: 8:00am - 1:00pm
    • Thu: 12:00pm - 5:00pm
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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

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

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    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

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    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

    77%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

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  • Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital

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    Recipient of 33
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    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

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

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

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

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

    4% higher than the national average

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