Ophthalmology
James Katz, MD
Medical Director, Cornea and Refractive Surgery
Dr. James Katz, MD, is a board-certified ophthalmologist specializing in cornea, cataract, and refractive surgery. He treats conditions such as cataracts, corneal disorders, diabetic retinopathy, and drusen, performing advanced procedures including LASIK, corneal transplants, DSEK, Intacs insertion, and cataract surgery with premium intraocular lens implants like AcrySof ReSTOR, Toric, Visiogen Synchrony, and Crystalens. He also manages routine eye exams, preventive eye care, glaucoma, dry e
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Ophthalmology (American Board of Ophthalmology)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (MD, 1991)
- Internship: Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center (Transitional Year, 1992)
- Residency: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Ophthalmology, 1995)
- Fellowship: Casebeer International Eye Center and University of Utah Moran Eye Center (Cornea, Complex Cataract and Refractive Surgery)
Peer Recognition
- American Academy of Ophthalmology — Fellow (FAAO)
- American Academy of Ophthalmology — Achievement Award
- CMS — Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EMA, Modernizing Medicine, Inc.
2016-2017 (2 years)
- CMS — Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EMA Mobile, Modernizing Medicine, Inc.
2016-2017 (2 years)
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Aurora Health
- Loyola University Medical Center
- NorthShore University HealthSystem
- Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice