Dr. James Katz

OphthalmologyCornea Specialist
Des Plaines, IL
(847) 824-3127
Accepts Medicare

Location

8901 West Golf Road, Suite 300
Des Plaines, IL 60016
Open · Closes 5:00 PMCDT
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About Me

Dr. James Katz is a board-certified ophthalmologist at the Midwest Center for Sight in Des Plaines, Illinois. He specializes in cornea, cataract, and laser eye surgery, offering advanced treatments for a wide range of eye conditions.

His approach to patient care is holistic—he believes in treating the patient as well as their eyes, taking into account their lifestyle and medical history when recommending treatment options.

Dr. Katz provides comprehensive care for conditions such as cataracts, glaucoma, keratoconus, diabetic eye disease, and dry eyes. He performs refractive procedures including LASIK, corneal transplants, DSEK, and Intacs, and offers a full range of intraocular lens implants for cataract surgery. He also provides routine eye exams and preventive eye care. With his extensive training and experience, Dr. Katz is dedicated to helping patients achieve optimal vision and eye health.

Training

  • University of Utah Moran Eye Center

    Cornea, External Disease and Anterior Segment Surgery

    1996

    University of Utah

    Fellowship
  • Refractive Surgery

    1995

    Casebeer International Eye Center

    Fellowship
  • University of Illinois Eye & Ear Infirmary

    Ophthalmology Residency

    1995

    IEEI

    Residency
  • Transitional Medicine Internship

    1992

    Illinois Masonic Medical Center

    Residency

Awards & Honors

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award

    2013

    American Academy of Ophthalmology

  • James Scholar in Independent Study

    1991

    University of Illinois

  • University of Illinois Medical School Honors

    1990

    University of Illinois

  • Highest Distinctions in Academic Achievement

    1987

    University of Wisconsin

Certifications & Licensure

Licensed In
IL
License Numbers
036093165