4.7
6 Ratings with 1 written Review
Summary
Dr. James Katowitz is an ophthalmologist with expertise in pediatrics and plastic surgery who graduated from the Perelman School of Medicine at University of Pennsylvania. With over six decades of medical practice, Dr. Katowitz brings extensive knowledge to his specialized care of eye conditions and surgical procedures. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Katowitz practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, both located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating common eye conditions such as styes, chalazia, and eyelid inflammation. His surgical expertise includes procedures involving blood clotting assessment and laboratory diagnostics that support comprehensive patient care. Patients rate Dr. Katowitz 4.7 out of 5 stars for his clinical expertise and patient care.
Dr. Katowitz practices at Penn Presbyterian Medical Center and The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, both located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He specializes in treating common eye conditions such as styes, chalazia, and eyelid inflammation. His surgical expertise includes procedures involving blood clotting assessment and laboratory diagnostics that support comprehensive patient care. Patients rate Dr. Katowitz 4.7 out of 5 stars for his clinical expertise and patient care.
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Quick Facts
- 63 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania
- 1 written review
- 3 specialties
- 29 areas of expertise
- 2 hospital affiliations
- 3 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. James Andrew Katowitz has 3 locationsScheie Eye Institute Penn Presbyterian
51 N 39th StPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (800) 789-7366
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
The Childrens Hospital Of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Center BlvdPhiladelphia, PA 19104 Tel: (215) 590-1000
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | |
| 63 Years of Experience | 42 Years of Experience | 45 Years of Experience | |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Philadelphia , PA | Springfield , PA | Collingswood , NJ | Springfield , PA |
| Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | Med School: UMDNJ New Jersey Medical School | Med School: Albert Einstein College Of Medicine Of Yeshiva University |
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Medical Specialties
Dr. James Andrew Katowitz has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. James Andrew Katowitz has the following 29 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
63 Years Experience
MEDICAL LICENSE
Medical Doctor, Pennsylvania, 2026, Active
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Medical School
Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of PennsylvaniaGraduated in 1963
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