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Dr. Leslie Katz, MD

Dr. Leslie Katz, MD

Ophthalmology*

Dr. Leslie Katz, MD is an ophthalmologist in Philadelphia, PA. He is affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4.7 Star Rating
Based on 14 reviews 4.7 Star Rating (14 reviews)

Practice

840 Walnut St Ste 1110 Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215) 928-3197

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Katz specializes in the area of Ophthalmology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Katz's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Katz

4.7

14 ratings, 7 with a written review
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What went well
  • 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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Margaret in Manalapan, NJ – Oct 27, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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William Land in Glassboro, NJ – Sep 17, 2018
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What went well
  • 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
1 person found this helpful
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michael tallent in haverford, PA – Sep 17, 2018
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What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 person found this helpful
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Allentown, PA – Sep 12, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Rochelle in Philadelphia – Jul 19, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Lisa Liberi in Conshohocken, PA – Jul 12, 2018
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What went well
  • 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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Len – Jul 12, 2018
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Eye Health Spotlight

About Me

biography

Dr. L Jay Katz, M.D. is a current Attending Surgeon at Wills Eye Hospital located in Philadelphia, PA. He went to Case Western Reserve University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude before going on to Yale University Medical School where he received...read more

  • Ophthalmology

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  • Wills Eye Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1985

  • Yale

    Residency Hospital, 1983

  • University Of Virginia

    Internship Hospital, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Ophthalmology®
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Ophthalmology
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  • International Society of Spaeth Fellows, Member

  • American College of Surgeons, Member

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Member

  • Pennsylvania Academy of Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology, Member

  • American Glaucoma Society, Member

  • Metropolitan Philadelphia Chapter, Member

  • Glaucoma Research Foundation San Francisco CA, Member

  • College of Physicians, Member

  • American Board of Ophthalmology, Member

  • Ophthalmic Club of Philadelphia, Member

  • Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology, Member

  • Pennsylvania Medical Society, Member

  • English

  • Dutch

  • Hungarian

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Honor Award, 1992

  • Philadelphia Ophthalmic Club: Honored Life Member, 2007

  • American Academy of Ophthalmology, Senior Achievement Award, 2002

  • Yale University Eye Center, Distinguished Alumnus, 2003

  • Silver Tray Award – Wills Eye Institute, 2012

  • Wills Eye Hospital, 50th Anniversary of the Glaucoma Service, Honoree, 2013

  • Joint Commission on Allied Health Personnel in Ophthalmology, Faculty Award, 2003

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Locations

Practice

Spaeth Katz & Myer PC840 Walnut St Ste 1110 Philadelphia, PA 19107
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  • Call
  • Fax
  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 4:30pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 4:30pm
  • Directions

Practice

Wills Eye Ophthalmology Clinic Inc.840 Walnut St Philadelphia, PA 19107
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Thomas Jefferson University Hospital

    111 S 11th St
    Philadelphia, PA 19107
    Recipient of 23
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    87%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    5% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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