Dr. James A Katz MD
Ophthalmologist
8901 W Golf Rd # 300 Des Plaines IL, 60016About
Dr. James Katz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Des Plaines, IL. 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 1991
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1991
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
Provider Details
Treatments
- Cataracts
- Diabetes
- Pterygium
- Macular Degeneration
- Glaucoma
- Diabetic Retinopathy
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Corneal Ulcer
- Blepharitis
- Dry Eye Syndrome
Dr. James A Katz MD's Practice location
Practice At 8901 W Golf Rd # 300
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