Dr. Richard Ira Katz, MD

Dr. Richard Katz is an ophthalmologist who has dedicated 58 years to caring for patients with eye conditions and vision concerns. He earned his medical degree from Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science and completed his residency training at University Hospital. His extensive experience spans nearly six decades of practice in eye care. Dr. Katz speaks English, German, Polish, Russian, and Spanish, allowing him to serve patients from diverse backgrounds.

Dr. Katz practices at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital and The Midwest Center For Sight, with locations in Park Ridge and Des Plaines, Illinois. His affiliation with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital connects him to a comprehensive healthcare network. The combination of hospital-based care and specialized center practice allows him to provide both routine eye care and more complex ophthalmologic treatments. His multilingual abilities enhance his capacity to communicate effectively with …patients from various cultural communities throughout the Chicago area.