About James A. Katz, MD
Dr. James Katz is one of the five board-certified ophthalmologists providing superior patient care at the Midwest Center for Sight. Dr. Katz is a cornea, cataract and laser eye surgery specialist who performs a range of refractive surgical procedures, including advanced LASIK, corneal transplants, DSEK, Intacs, and cataract surgery. In fact, he is a highly accomplished cataracts specialist who offers a full range of intraocular lens implants, including AcrySof ReSTOR, Toric, Visiogen Synchrony and Crystalens .
Dr. Katz is a graduate of the University of Illinois Chicago, College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Illinois Masonic Medical Center with his residency at the University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary. He completed a prestigious fellowship at Casebeer International Eye Center and the University of Utah Moran Eye Center.
Dr. Katz is board certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and the National Board of Medical Examiners. He is also a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology; the American Academy of Cataract and Refractive Surgery; the International Society of Refractive Surgery; the European Society of Cataract and Refractive Surgeons; the Illinois Association of Ophthalmology and the Chicago Ophthalmologic Society.
Dr. Katz's medical expertise is well-known outside of the Chicago area. Throughout his medical career, he has been regularly published in national and international ophthalmologic journals and is invited to speak at medical conferences all over the United States and the world including countries in Europe, Asia and South America. He helped build clinics and teach new procedures in Vietnam.
In addition to refractive surgical procedures, Dr. Katz also provides routine eye exams, preventive eye-care health, conducts studies and treats all medical eye conditions.
Practice Locations
Dr. James A. Katz sees patients at:
- The Midwest Center For Sight in Des Plaines, IL 60016
- Suburban Eye Consultants, S.C. in Des Plaines, IL 60016
Education
James A. Katz, MD earned a degree of a Doctor of Medicine.
Licenses
James A. Katz, MD has been registered with the National Provider Identifier database since July 11, 2006, and his NPI number is 1477587509.
Book an Appointment
Dr. James A. Katz is a featured ophthalmologist on Vitadox.com and currently accepts new patient appointments.
To schedule an appointment with Dr. James A. Katz, please call (847) 262-3747.