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Dr. James Katz, MD
Ophthalmology* Age 60
Dr. James Katz, MD
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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 60
Des Plaines, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. James Katz, MD is an Ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL.

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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 35 years experience. Dr. Katz has experience treating conditions like Diabetic Retinopathy and Drusen among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Katz's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Katz is board certified in Ophthalmology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
Keratoconus
Diabetic Retinopathy
Drusen
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Keratoconus
Cataract
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Senile Cataracts
Dry Age-Related Macular Degeneration
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
Fuchs' Corneal Dystrophy
Lazy Eye
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Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Eyelid Disorders
Corneal Diseases
Dry Eyes
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Migraine
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Dilation of Outflow Canal
Cataract Removal Surgery
Tear Duct Disorders
Lacrimal Gland Disorder
Ocular Hypertension
Glaucoma
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Strabismus
Wet Age-Related Macular Degeneration
Drooping Eyelids (Ptosis)
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Keratitis
Macular Hole
Eye Infections
Degenerative Disorders of Globe
Corneal Erosion
Tear Duct Surgery
Retinal Vascular Occlusion
Iridocyclitis
Uveitis
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Eye Cancer
Glaucoma Surgery
Progressive High Myopia
Nearsightedness
Blepharitis
Benign Neoplasm of Eye
Benign Neoplasm of Choroid
Esotropia
Iris Ciliary Degeneration
Pigment Dispersion Syndrome
Exotropia
Chronic Conjunctivitis
Pterygium
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Miosis
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Macular or Retinal Edema
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
Iridectomy
Iridotomy
Chorioretinal Scars
Disorder of Choroid
Diplopia
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Brow Ptosis
Visual Field Defects
Floaters
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Acanthamoeba Keratitis
Accommodation Disorders
Anisocoria
Aphakia and Other Disorders of Lens
Astigmatism
Bell's Palsy
Black Eye
Blepharoconjunctivitis
Blind Hypotensive Eye
Blindness
Cataract Surgery Complications
Central Serous Chorioretinopathy
Chalazion
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
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
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Juvenile Macular Degeneration
Macular Degeneration
Malignant Neoplasm of Eye
Mydriasis
Night Blindness
Nodular Episcleritis
Nystagmus
Ophthalmoplegic Migraine
Optic Neuritis
Paralytic Strabismus
Periorbital Cellulitis
Pinguecula
Pituitary Gland Cancer
Presbyopia
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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Stye
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Trichiasis
Vertical Heterophoria
Vitreous Hemorrhage
Xanthelasma of Eyelid
Anterior Vitrectomy
Astigmatic Keratotomy
B-Scan Ultrasound
Conjunctivoplasty
Contact Lens Fitting Services
Cornea Surgery
Cornea Transplant
Excision of Chalazion
Excision or Destruction of Lesion of Cornea
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
Vitreous Surgery
YAG Iridotomy
YAG Laser Capsulotomy
YAG Selective Laser Trabeculoplasty

Insurance Accepted

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  • Assurant Health
  • Preferred PPO
  • Open Access
  • HealthLink PPO
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
    HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Bakery & Confectionary Union Plan
  • National Elevator
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Blue Choice
    Blue Card PPO
  • Amalgamated Clothing & Textile Workers Union WC
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • American Enterprise Group
  • CoreSource
  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • United Healthcare
    Navigate POS
  • Curative PPO Plus
    Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
  • Cigna PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Golf Surgical Center
    8901 Golf Rd, Des Plaines, IL 60016

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Specialties*
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
Ophthalmology
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Does Dr. Katz offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Katz offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Katz have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

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 and Drusen. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. James Katz, MD is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1991
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Ophthalmology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
Internship
  • Ill Masonic Mc
    1992
Internship
Residency Hospital
  • University Ill Eye & Ear Infirm
    1995
Residency Hospital
Fellowship Hospital
  • Moran Eye Center, University of Utah
    1996
Fellowship Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

  • Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

    1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL

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