Location
Areas of Expertise
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

Cornea, External Disease and Anterior Segment Surgery
1996University of Utah
FellowshipRefractive Surgery
1995Casebeer International Eye Center
Fellowship
Ophthalmology Residency
1995IEEI
ResidencyTransitional Medicine Internship
1992Illinois Masonic Medical Center
Residency
Awards & Honors
American Academy of Ophthalmology Achievement Award
2013American Academy of Ophthalmology
James Scholar in Independent Study
1991University of Illinois
University of Illinois Medical School Honors
1990University of Illinois
Highest Distinctions in Academic Achievement
1987University of Wisconsin
Certifications & Licensure
- Licensed In
- IL
- License Numbers
- 036093165


