Dr. Gregory J Katz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5477 W Clark Rd Ypsilanti MI, 48197About
Dr. Gregory Katz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Ypsilanti, MI. Dr. Katz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Katz 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. Katz 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.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1989
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1989
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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Data provided by the National Library of MedicineTreatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Macular Degeneration
- Moles
- Glaucoma
- Shingles
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Macular Hole
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Lupus
- Blepharitis
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