Dr. James Katz, MD
Dr. James Katz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Des Plaines, IL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1991. He is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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8901 Golf Rd Ste 300 Des Plaines, IL 60016Compare Dr. James Katz, MD with other Ophthalmologists near you
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About Me
care philosophy
"My philosophy is to treat the patient as well as their eyes. I like to understand the patients' lifestyle as well as their medical conditions, so when presenting management of their eye care, I take into consideration not only what is best medically for them but also how they manage it into their lifestyle."Ophthalmology
Cornea & Refractive Surgery
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Moran Eye Center, University Of Utah
Fellowship Hospital, 1996University Of Utah
Fellowship Hospital, 1996University Ill Eye & Ear Infirm
Residency Hospital, 1995Casebeer International Eye Center
Fellowship Hospital, 1995Ill Masonic Mc
Internship Hospital, 1992University Of Illinois College Of Medicine
Medical School, 1991University Of Wisconsin, Madison
Undergraduate School, 1987
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
- Sat: 8:00am - 12:00pm
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- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
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87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
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