Dr. James Katz, MD
Ophthalmology*
30+ years of experience
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.
4.4 Star Rating
Based on 40 reviews 4.4 Star Rating (40 reviews)
Practice
8901 Golf Rd Ste 300 Des Plaines, IL 60016Telehealth available
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katz
4.4
40 ratings, 32 with a written review
| 5 star | 85% | 85% |
| 4 star | 0% | 0% |
| 3 star | 0% | 0% |
| 2 star | 3% | 3% |
| 1 star | 13% | 13% |
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What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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James Blaszynski – Oct 22, 2024
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Dr. Katz
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nanette Patience Fasco – Oct 13, 2024
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He is the best
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 23, 2024
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I have been a patient for over 10 years.
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No results
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 06, 2024
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Excellant doctor in all aspects .
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Dec 01, 2023
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Competent & Caring Doctor & Staff
What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Elaine Dale – Oct 19, 2023
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The entire visit from staqrt to finish wemnt well
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Sep 18, 2023
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Wonderful office
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Aug 04, 2023
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Great Medical Professional
What went well
- I felt respected
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Allen Giedraitis – Jul 31, 2023
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Friendly, Quick, Efficient. Staff and Doctor willing to take the time to listen about any concerns. Highly recommended.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
What could be improved
No results
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Nov 23, 2022
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Follow up care
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jim – Oct 17, 2022
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Best in the biz... IMO.
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Jul 29, 2022
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Good experience
What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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Jul 19, 2022
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Excellent
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 23, 2022
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Great doctor
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Nancy and Andy – Jun 02, 2022
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Always professional and concerned.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Beverly Russell – May 19, 2022
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I am a continuing patient of Dr. Katz. I have recommended both my wife and her sister. This visit was my wife's. The visit began ahead of schedule. All of the help is wonderful was wonderful. Dr. Katz is always professional. The conversations following the exam are thoughtful and thorough. I will continue to recommend Dr. Katz. I have my own visit scheduled in July.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Mar 26, 2022
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Dr Katz by far is one of the best doctors you can see.very very very smart kind cares about his patients also he is perfect in every thing he does.i have been seeing Dr Katz most of my life.the best ever.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Larry Pink – Feb 24, 2022
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Dr Katz saw me due to an injury to my cornea. He was very kind and gentle when he examined my eye. He explained his findings and made sure I had enough of the appropriate medications and gave me additional saline to keep my eye moist.
I truly appreciated his professionalism and kindness.
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
- Long wait times
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Christine B. – Jan 26, 2022
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very personable
What went well
- Office environment
- Appointment scheduling
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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bob – Jan 12, 2022
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Likelihood of recommending Dr. Katz to family and friends is 4.425 out of 5
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
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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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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hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
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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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