Dr. Mary Russell

Dr. Mary K. Russell is an ophthalmologist with Northwestern Medicine, providing comprehensive medical and surgical eye care. She specializes in cataract and cataract implant surgery, screening for cataract, glaucoma, and macular degeneration, dry eye management, and urgent eye care. Patients consistently praise her for being friendly, attentive, thorough, and for taking time to explain procedures and diagnoses clearly.

Dr. Russell completed her medical education at the University at Buffalo Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, followed by an internship at Ascension Illinois/Resurrection and an ophthalmology residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University. She is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and holds a faculty position as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. Fluent in Spanish, she effectively communicates with a diverse patient base and has earned a 4.9-star rating from over 2,700 patient reviews.