Elizabeth M. Bolton, MD

Attending Physician, Ophthalmology; Lead, Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP) Program

Languages:
English
Portuguese
Spanish

Locations

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

225 E. Chicago Ave.
Chicago, Illinois 60611

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Lurie Children’s Hospital Outpatient Center in Schaumburg

1895 Arbor Glen Boulevard
Schaumburg, Illinois 60195

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About Me

Dr. Elizabeth Bolton is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in pediatric ophthalmology and strabismus.
Dr. Bolton is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based care for children with a wide range of eye conditions. Her clinical and research interests include pediatric glaucoma, anterior segment dysgenesis, retinoblastoma, pediatric uveitis, and strabismus. She has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, book chapters, and national presentations focused on advancing the diagnosis and treatment of pediatric eye diseases.

She completed her fellowship in Pediatric Ophthalmology at Lurie Children’s and Northwestern University after completing her ophthalmology residency at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. She earned her Doctor of Medicine from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, where she was inducted into the Gold Humanism Honor Society, and received her bachelor's degree in Biochemistry with Honors from Brown University, graduating magna cum laude.

Recognized for both her clinical excellence and research achievements, Dr. Bolton has received multiple honors, including the Heed Ophthalmic Foundation Fellowship, Northwestern's Department of Ophthalmology Research Award, and Consultant Resident of the Year. She is committed to improving outcomes for children through innovative research, patient-centered care, and medical education.

Outside of clinical practice, Dr. Bolton enjoys mentoring students interested in medicine and values building meaningful relationships with patients and their families.

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Education & Training

Education: University Of Miami, Miller School Of Medicine, 2020

Postgraduate Training: Fellowship in pediatric ophthalmology & strabismus, Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center, 2024-2025; Residency in ophthalmology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, 2020-2024

Board Certifications: Ophthalmology