Dr. Stefan Levay-Young, OD
Optometrist
353.7 mi · 230 E Ohio St, Ste 120, Chicago, IL 60611
At a glance
4.81 stars (155 reviews)
96% are satisfied with this provider ·
Accepts 29 insurances
Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Davis Vision, EyeMed, more+ ·
Works at Eye Society
2 office locations · View practice profile
Speaks English
4.81
155 reviews
Bedside manner
4.8
Wait time
4.6
Recent reviews
The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The office was wonderfully clean. Dr Stefan is incredibly personable and good at his job. I've already recommended his office to other new hires at work that have just moved to the Chicago area.
February 14, 2019Jemma D.Verified patient
Dr Young is awesome! I came in a year ago for what I thought would be a quick visit as I had never had glasses. Turns out I am extremely far-sighted and needed glasses. Not having glasses was the cause of constant migraines that have been plaguing me for the last 2 years. I have been wearing the prescription Dr young gave me for over a year and it has improved my quality of life significantly!
February 5, 2019Jillian G.Verified patient
Office locations
1
1.
Eye Society
353.4 mi · 230 E Ohio St, Ste 120, Chicago, IL, 60611
2
2.
Eye Society
353.7 mi · 1 W Wacker Dr, Loop, Chicago, IL, 60601
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In-network insurances
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Davis Vision
EyeMed
UnitedHealthcare
VSP
Aetna
BlueCross BlueShield
Cigna
Davis Vision
Popular visit reasons
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
Keratoconus
Pediatric Eye Consultation
Retina Consultation
Routine Eye Exam
Contact Lenses
Eyeglasses
General Eye Consultation
Glaucoma Consultation
More about Dr. Stefan Levay-Young, OD
Dr. Stefan Levay-Young received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Wisconsin - Madison and completed his Doctor of Optometry at SUNY State College of Optometry. His training at Woodhull Medical Center and East New York Diagnostic and Treatment Center has provided him considerable experience with the diagnosis and management of a wide range of ocular diseases including diabetes, hypertension, glaucoma, cataracts, macular degeneration and more. His years in private practice ensure you will receive efficient, professional service in addition to your precise glasses (and/or contact lens) prescription.
Education & experience
Education
State University of New York, Doctor of Optometry
University of Wisconsin (Bachelor's)
Practice
Professional memberships
American Optometric Association
Background
Languages spoken
English
Gender
Male
NPI number
#1124400130
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Patient reviews
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Overall rating
4.81
Wait time
4.61
Bedside manner
4.84
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155 reviews
Most relevant
Dr. Stefan was extremely thorough and explained everything to be in terms I could understand. Definitely would recommend.
October 15, 2018Brenna L.Verified patient
Great job! Dr. Stefan answered all my questions thoroughly and to my understanding. He is very personable and pleasant.
January 6, 2018Kristy R.Verified patient
Dr. Stefan was awesome! He answered all my questions. I left feeling well informed about the conditions of my eyes.
December 13, 2018Initials hidden
Awesome set of employees. Great discounts for my first time there and they were extremely friendly and helpful
August 24, 2018Brian B.Verified patient
Doctor was extremely helpful in explaining everything as we went through the appointment. Highly recommend.
December 3, 2018Initials hidden
Very personable and relateable. He explained everything well and provided a thorough examination.
February 14, 2018Shannon K.Verified patient
He took the time to explain what issues I had and the problem with my old prescription.
January 31, 2019Ahmad H.Verified patient
Great doctor! Very knowledgeable. Quick service, my appointment took less than an hour.
July 27, 2018Thuy H.Verified patient
He was very thorough explaining what the eye exam let him know about my retinas
January 31, 2018Initials hidden
Great bedside manner, very friendly and engaging, very knowledgeable.
May 24, 2018Eric F.Verified patient
Treated very well & all the staff was knowledgeable & professional
September 21, 2018Amy H.Verified patient
My visit was great dr was very friendly and staff was excellent!
More than 1 year agoZO
Thorough, knowledgeable and helpful. I highly recommend him
October 2, 2018Bruce R.Verified patient
Great doc! Took time and explained everything thoroughly!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
The staff was knowledgeable and friendly. The office was wonderfully clean. Dr Stefan is incredibly personable and good at his job. I've already recommended his office to other new hires at work that have just moved to the Chicago area.
February 14, 2019Jemma D.Verified patient
Dr Young is awesome! I came in a year ago for what I thought would be a quick visit as I had never had glasses. Turns out I am extremely far-sighted and needed glasses. Not having glasses was the cause of constant migraines that have been plaguing me for the last 2 years. I have been wearing the prescription Dr young gave me for over a year and it has improved my quality of life significantly!
February 5, 2019Jillian G.Verified patient
He thoroughly explained and made me very comfortable with the whole situation I was going through. (although it turns out to be a minor issue).
January 24, 2019Christina L.Verified patient
Dr. Stefan is personable and extremely knowledgeable! His team is professional and the office is contemporary and clean. I've found my new Optometrist!
January 24, 2019Sherida M.Verified patient
Excellent as always!
January 25, 2019Julia D.Verified patient
Dr was excellent! You can tell he is very passionate about what he does and wants the very best for his patients. He was very thorough in explaining everything and made sure I had no additional questions before the end of the visit. Highly recommend!
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
I highly recommend Dr. Levay-Young. Very knowledgeable, professional, and understanding. Communicated with me throughout each step of the exam, and reacted to my feedback accordingly. Minimal wait time, and very friendly/helpful staff. Hands down the most comfortable and best experience I’ve had with an optometrist.
January 11, 2019Kristen H.Verified patient
The best optometrist I have ever been to.
January 4, 2019Emma H.Verified patient
Highly recommend- Dr Levay-Young took the time to explain exactly what was going on with my vision as well as answered questions that I have had for years. It was the first time I really understood why my vision was impaired at certain times and why I was experiencing side effects
December 7, 2018Stephanie S.Verified patient
Extremely helpful.
December 9, 2018Zachary C.Verified patient
I enjoyed my visit with the doctor, but everything before that was not that enjoyable. I am used to a profession doctor’s office feel and that just isn’t what this is. It felt more like a place to buy glasses and the exam is more of an after thought. The doctor was nice though!
December 1, 2018Initials hidden
Excellent service with welcoming front desk staff, knowledgeable doctor and helpful optician at warm and cozy facility. Superb personalized care and wonderful selection of fashionable eyewear.
November 21, 2018Jerry P.Verified patient
Quick and easy appointment, covered all of my eye exams quickly and with a thorough explanation of any changes. Highly recommend.
More than 1 year agoInitials hidden
Quick and easy! I was in and out. There glasses selection is okay, some of it was crazy out of my.proce range. I settled on a pair and they even have express shipping so I get my glasses ASAP. Very friendly staff. I will say it is in a weird location. Inside a hotel kind of.
November 15, 2018Allieson S.Verified patient
Excellent overall experience as a new patient. The staff and doctor were very friendly, helpful, and did not make me feel as if I was just another number being ground through a machine. Dr. Levay-Young took time to explain the results of my tests, lay out all my options, and answer a few follow-up questions I had about the effects of future aging on my eyes & prescription. I would send family and friends here, so that is my ultimate compliment.
November 14, 2018Tom C.Verified patient
Dr. Stefan was great. This was my first eye exam in years and he helped me understand everything going on with my vision. I highly recommend Dr. Stefan as an optometrist.
October 26, 2018Initials hidden
Great doctor. Really personable, funny. I've seen him a couple times - once when I was getting treatment for a sty (fashion injury from eyelash extensions) and he was completely supportive about it. Back later for my annual - he dropped my prescription and I walked out with the clearest vision I have had in years.
October 10, 2018Elizabeth M.Verified patient
Dr. Levay-Young was friendly, patient, and efficient. The exam was quick but thorough. The staff was great to explain everything before I got started and gave me options that were clear and in line with what my insurance covered so I was prepared. A terrific experience and I'm happy to keep them as my regular provider.
September 19, 2018Alicyn M.Verified patient
Great and knowledgeable Dr. He was very straight to the point of any confusion and seemed to answer my questions immediately without hessitation.
September 15, 2018Daniel A.Verified patient
Unique education based experience.
August 14, 2018Initials hidden
Very congenial and professional.
August 1, 2018William O.Verified patient
Very professional & friendly!
June 27, 2018Isaac A.Verified patient
You’re in and you’re out. They were very friendly and efficient. Finally an office that doesn’t make you wait 20 mins in every room they move you to.
June 28, 2018Initials hidden
Nice and funny!
More than 1 year agoMeghan M.Verified patient
Absolutely fantastic. This was my first appointment with this doctor and he was incredible. He explained exactly why my eyes are the way they are, and did so in a way that was easy to understand. I've had glasses or contacts for over 15 years and nobody has made my issues as clear as he did (no pun intended). Highly, highly recommend.
May 19, 2018Kevin S.Verified patient
Dr. Stefan is professional, kind & clearly very knowledgeable. I felt very at ease with him & confident with his recommendations.
Everyone else in the office was also helpful & pleasant. I would definitely recommend EyeSociety to anyone looking for eye care.
March 7, 2018Initials hidden
I managed to get a last minute appointment with Dr. Levay-Young, and he was excellent! He was professional, nice, and mindful. He took the extra time to explain a (benign) eye irregularity I have. Something previous doctors have noted but never taken the time to walk me through and understand.
February 25, 2018Initials hidden
Dr. Levay-Young was very easy to talk to and was extremely informative. He made the appointment enjoyable and it went quickly. He understood my concerns and addressed them. Would recommend highly!
March 3, 2018Leslie D.Verified patient
Dr. Levay-Young was extremely personable, efficient and knowledgable. I highly recommend him and his staff to anyone in need of, or looking for, a great eye doctor.
Another plus -- I used ZocDoc to book and prepare for my appointment (you can complete the new patient paperwork through ZocDoc to avoid doing so in the office), which streamlined everything and allowed me to get in and out of the appointment quickly.
If you work or live in or around the loop, Dr. Levay-Young should be your new go-to eye doctor. You wont be disappointed!
February 27, 2018Shaylee F.Verified patient
Great. He did a great job! I highly recommend him
February 10, 2018Chris A.Verified patient
I arrived about 15 minutes early to my appointment and they actually got in me in early as well which I hugely appreciate. Great bedside manner. Would highly recommend.
February 9, 2018Victoria W.Verified patient
It was about a 20 min wait which I thought was slow but I really enjoy how knowledgeable and attentive and non-rushed the staff + doctor were, so the wait is worth it.
February 8, 2018Linda S.Verified patient
Even though this was not my first visit at Eye Society, this was my first time with Dr. Levay-Young. He was very thorough in his examination and took the time to listen to what I was experiencing.
February 12, 2018Evelyn K.Verified patient
Dr. Levay-Young was very helpful and informative. He and his staff really took the time to address my concerns and explain my diagnosis.
January 11, 2018Liliana E.Verified patient
I was very impressed by the Dr. and his staff. Dr. young, was very thorough and professional. He noticed a situation with my eyes and worked with his assistant to retake the test and explained what was going on( nothing serious). Also, staff was very friendly and competent. They selected several frames for me and worked out pricing and all details. Would recommend very strongly.
December 29, 2017Jake H.Verified patient
Dr. Stefan was great; he conducted a thorough exam and was very friendly. Specifically, he made it his mission to fix the issue I was having with my contacts, which I really appreciate. He even spent some time advising me a on a couple of the frames I had picked out because he had some extra time after my appointment. I will definitely keep going to Dr. Stefan and highly recommend him to anyone seeking an Optometrist!
December 18, 2017Megan B.Verified patient
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What practice does Dr. Stefan Levay-Young work with?
Dr. Stefan Levay-Young works with Eye Society.
Where is Dr. Stefan Levay-Young's office located?
Dr. Stefan Levay-Young has 2 office locations in Chicago, view full addresses on Dr. Levay-Young's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Stefan Levay-Young?
Dr. Stefan Levay-Young frequently sees patients for Contact Lenses, Eyeglasses, General Eye Consultation, Retina Consultation, and Routine Eye Exam. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Stefan Levay-Young on their profile.
What languages does Dr. Stefan Levay-Young speak?
Dr. Stefan Levay-Young speaks English.
How do patients rate Dr. Stefan Levay-Young in reviews?
155 patients have reviewed Dr. Stefan Levay-Young. The overall rating for this doctor is 4.81/5. They have a 4.84/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4.61/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.