Summary

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.

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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 locations

Advocate Lutheran General Hospital

1775 Dempster StPark Ridge, IL 60068

The Midwest Center For Sight

8901 Golf Rd Ste 300Des Plaines, IL 60016
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
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Dr. Richard Ira Katz, MDDr. Sunil Raichand, MDDr. Ahmed M Abdelsalam, MDDr. Patricia Louise Davis, MD
OphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmologyOphthalmology
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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 , ILDowners Grove , ILChicago , ILLisle , 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

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA

Medical Specialties

Dr. Richard Ira Katz has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Richard Ira Katz has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Blindness
  • Cataract
  • Diabetic Retinopathy
  • Eye Exam
  • Eye Pain
  • Glaucoma
  • Laser Surgery
  • Lasik Surgery
  • Macular Degeneration
  • Vision Issues

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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Where is Dr. Richard Katz's office located?
Dr. Richard Katz's office is located at 1775 Dempster St, Park Ridge, IL, 60068.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Richard Katz affiliated with?
Dr. Richard Katz is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
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