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Dr. James Katz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Dr. James Katz, MD
4.4 (36 Ratings)

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Dr. James Katz, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Des Plaines, IL.
Dr. James Katz, MD
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Dr. James Katz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 58
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Katz, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. James Katz, MD is an Ophthalmology Specialist in Des Plaines, IL and has 33 years experience. They graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University Ill Eye & Ear Infirm.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Evanston Hospital. Dr. Katz has experience treating conditions like Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Katz received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 36 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Katz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Drusen
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Dry Eyes
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Eye Cancer
Eyelid Disorders
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Migraine
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Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Accommodation Disorders
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Black Eye
Blepharitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Chorioretinal Scars
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Erosion
Corneal Ulcer
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esotropia
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Infections
Eye Melanoma
Eye Trauma
Farsightedness
Floaters
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Foreign Body in Eye
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Iridocyclitis
Keratitis
Macular Degeneration
Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Nearsightedness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Trichiasis
Uveitis and Iridocyclitis
Visual Field Defects
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Anterior Vitrectomy
Astigmatic Keratotomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Transplant
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Glaucoma Surgery
Goniotomy
Implantable Contact Lens
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
LASIK
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Ocular Surface Reconstruction
Phakic Refractive Lens Implantation
Photorefractive Keratectomy (PRK)
Pterygium Surgery
Removal of Foreign Body from External Eye
Repair of Eye Laceration
Sutureless Cataract Surgery
Tear Duct Surgery
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy (incl. Macular Hole Repair)
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • National (BlueCard) PPO
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  • Open Access
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    Blue Choice
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    United Healthcare

Locations

  1. 1 Golf Surgical Center
    8901 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katz
4.4
Based on 36 Reviews
5 Stars (30)
4 Stars (0)
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2 Stars (1)
1 Star (5)

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Dec 01, 2023
Highly satisfsctory visit.I highly recommend Dr katz
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Specialties*
Ophthalmology
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Ill Masonic Mc
    1992
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ill Eye & Ear Infirm
    1995
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
    1996
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. James Katz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Katz's profile.

Dr. Katz frequently treats the following conditions: Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Katz, MD is affiliated with Evanston Hospital.

Yes, Dr. James Katz, MD holds board certification in Ophthalmology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL