Dr. William Rocamora Katowitz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
1601 Walnut St Suite 300 Philadelphia PA, 19102About
Dr. William Katowitz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Katowitz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Katowitz can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Katowitz can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Lidocaine toxicity to rat retinal ganglion cells.
- Orbital metallic mesh causing chronic intraocular foreign body and restrictive strabismus.
- Pediatric canalicular tear repairs--revisiting the pigtail probe.
- Idiopathic orbital inflammation leading to unilateral blindness over a 2-day presentation in a child.
- Update on pediatric lacrimal disorders.
Professional Memberships
- Fellow American Academy of Ophthalmology
Fellowships
- Pediatric Ophthalmology - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Oculoplastic and Orbital Surgery - The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA
- Children's Hosp - Philadelphia, Pediatric Ophth 2005
- Children's Hosp - Philadelphia, Plastics/Reconstructive 2006
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