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Dr. James Katz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Dr. James Katz, MD
4.4 (40 Ratings)
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Dr. James Katz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.
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Dr. James Katz, MD

Ophthalmology* Age 59
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience
Dr. James Katz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.

About

Dr. Katz graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991 and completed a residency at University Ill Eye & Ear Infirm.Dr. James Katz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL and has 33 years experience. Dr. Katz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. Dr. Katz has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy, Drusen and 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 40 times. Dr. Katz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Katz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Accommodation Disorders
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Blepharitis
Brow Ptosis
Cataract
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Chalazion
Chorioretinal Scars
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Corneal Diseases
Corneal Erosion
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Diplopia
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Disorder of Choroid
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Dry Eyes
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Esotropia
Eye Cancer
Eye Infections
Eyelid Disorders
Floaters
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Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Glaucoma
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Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Keratitis
Keratoconus
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Lazy Eye
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Macular Hole
Macular or Retinal Edema
Migraine
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Miosis
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Nearsightedness
Ocular Hypertension
Paralytic Strabismus
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Presbyopia
Progressive High Myopia
Pterygium
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Senile Cataracts
Strabismus
Stye
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Tear Duct Disorders
Visual Field Defects
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Cataract Removal Surgery
Cornea Surgery
Dilation of Outflow Canal
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
Glaucoma Surgery
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Tear Duct Surgery
Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Choroidal Dystrophy
Choroidal Neovascular Membranes (CNVM)
Chronic Dacryoadenitis
Conjunctiva Cyst
Conjunctiva Degeneration Deposit
Conjunctival Hemorrhage
Convergence Insufficiency
Corneal Abrasion or Laceration
Corneal Ulcer
Dacryoadenitis
Ectropion of Eyelid
Entropion
Esophoria
Exophoria
Exotropia
Eye Melanoma
Eye Pain
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Eye Trauma
Eyelid Spasm
Farsightedness
Foreign Body in Eye
Foveal and Macular Hypoplasia
Headache
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Herpetic Keratitis
Heterophoria
Hordeolum
Hypertensive Retinopathy
Hypertropia
Hyphema
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Hypotropia
Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension
Iridocyclitis
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Refractive Eye Disorders
Retinal Detachment and Retinal Tear
Retinal Dystrophy
Retinal Hemorrhage
Retinal Telangiectasia
Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP)
Retinopathy of Prematurity (ROP)
Scleromalacia Perforans
Shingles
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Trichiasis
Uveitis
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Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
Astigmatic Keratotomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Eye Examination
Eyelid Surgery
Farnsworth Lantern Test
Foreign Body Removal from Eye
Goniotomy
Implantable Contact Lens
LASIK
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Ocular Prosthetics
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
Ultrasound, Eye
Vision Screening
Vitrectomy
Vitreoretinal Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Open Access
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Locations

  1. 1 The Midwest Center for Sight
    8901 Golf Rd Ste 300, Des Plaines, IL 60016
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Saturday
    08:00 - 12:00

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katz
4.4
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1 Star (5)

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Oct 22, 2024
A good doctor
James Blaszynski — Oct 22, 2024
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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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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: Diabetic Retinopathy, Drusen and Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Katz, MD is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital.

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

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL