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Dr. Richard Katz is an ophthalmologist with nearly six decades of medical practice. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his residency at University Hospital. With 58 years of experience treating eye conditions, Dr. Katz brings extensive knowledge to patient care. He is fluent in Spanish, German, Russian, Polish, and English.
Dr. Katz practices at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, and The Midwest Center For Sight in Des Plaines, Illinois. His experience spans comprehensive eye care, helping patients with various vision-related concerns. He focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect eye health and visual function. Patients benefit from his multilingual abilities and decades of clinical expertise in ophthalmology.
Dr. Katz practices at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, Illinois, and The Midwest Center For Sight in Des Plaines, Illinois. His experience spans comprehensive eye care, helping patients with various vision-related concerns. He focuses on diagnosing and treating conditions that affect eye health and visual function. Patients benefit from his multilingual abilities and decades of clinical expertise in ophthalmology.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 58 years of experience
- 3 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Spanish, German, Russian, Polish, English
- University Hospital
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Male
Office Locations
Dr. Richard Ira Katz has 2 locationsThe Midwest Center For Sight
8901 Golf Rd Ste 300Des Plaines, IL 60016 Tel: (847) 824-3127
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
Sat8:00 am - 11:00 am
SunClosed
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| Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology | Ophthalmology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 58 Years of Experience | 39 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Spanish, German, Russian, Polish, English | Speaks English | Speaks Spanish, Arabic, English | Speaks English, Spanish |
| Park Ridge , IL | Downers Grove , IL | Chicago , IL | Lisle , IL |
| Med School: Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & Sciences | Med School: University Of Alexandria | Med School: Perelman School Of Medicine At University Of Pennsylvania | |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Richard Ira Katz
Medical Specialties
Dr. Richard Ira Katz has the following specialty
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Richard Ira Katz has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
58 Years Experience
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Residency
University Hospital
Medical School
Chicago Medical School At Rosalind Franklin University-Medicine & SciencesGraduated in 1968
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- Dr. Richard Katz's office is located at 1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL, 60068.
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- Dr. Richard Katz is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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