Douglas G. Katz, MD

Dr. Douglas Katz graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and served his ophthalmology residency at the University of Michigan Kellogg Eye Center. He then completed a fellowship in cornea, external disease and anterior segment surgery at the University of Minnesota. He treats medical and surgical conditions of the cornea and performs cataract and anterior segment surgery. He has an interest in corneal transplantation and infections, including herpetic eye disease and herpes zoster that affects the eye. He has lectured nationally and internationally and has written multiple textbook chapters in the field.

Faculty Rank

Associate Professor of Ophthalmology

Conditions treated
Ocular Surface Disease

Herpes Simplex Eye Disease

Herpes Zoster Eye Disease

Corneal infections

Keratoconus
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Corneal transplantation surgery

Cataract surgery

Pterygium surgery
Awards
Best Doctors® in America, 2015-16

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014

Training & Education

Degree

University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor

Residency

William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, Mich.

University of Michigan, School of Medicine, Kellogg Eye Center, Ann Arbor

Fellowship

Cornea and External Disease, University of Minnesota Medical Center, Minneapolis

Certifications and Special Training

American Board of Ophthalmology

Insurance Information

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Ratings & Reviews

4.74 out of 5

36 Reviews

The star rating is a calculation based on feedback from our patients using our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Learn more about our survey process. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

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Like I said, he's a great doc.

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The doctor went over each of my eye conditions. He answered all my questions. He gave me practical suggestions. All this in a kindly professional manner

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Dr Katz is an amazing provider! I was very happy with his explanation of my condition, instructions, and show of care. I am indeed very lucky and privileged to have him.

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Dr. Katz is a very good provider for my situation. However, I always feel like he's hurried to get me out of there. Rushed in providing the care and talking to me. Also, I was one of the last appointments of the day. All of the staff were in get out of here mode. I had to wait to schedule my follow up appointment since many were leaving and there was no one in sight (probably waited 10). I get that the clinic may be closing at 4:30 however, they should still be attentive and have the lights on when patients are still present. Also, this clinic needs a refresh....everything looks like it is from 1990.

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Doctor Douglas Katz is the best doctor I have been seen by at UK along with Strup.
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  Dr Katz is exactly the ophthalmologist I was looking for.
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  We explored a very difficult problem that I have and I think the outcome was the best course available
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  Dr. Katz excells at all of the above
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  I do recommend Dr. Katz! He's so good, thorough and patient! He's so good, because he explains everything and he teaches me about my eyes. Takes special care! God bless him!!
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  I have only Great things to say about Dr Katz and his staff. I would recommend him in a heartbeat. Always had great visits.
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  I just didn't get to see the main doctor more than 5 minutes. Assistant did all the checking of my eyes
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  Katz is very good. Skilled and compassionate
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  Could not ask for a better first time experience.
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  I'm transferring to *Dr. Katz after many years with *Dr. Van Meter. After my appointment, I'm confident to be seeing *Dr. Katz. He's knowledgeable, pleasant to talk to and seems to care about his patients.
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  The staff works together like a winning sports team. They care about their work by seeing people not just a number that is to be squeezed in!
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  Good replacement for *Dr. Vanmeter.
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  The wait time in the clinic was excessive. Otherwise, it wa a very good visit and experience.
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  Dr Katz is a little baffled about my eye condition, but is watching it every 6 months. I appreciate his concern.
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  Too long of a wait always
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  Very good
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  This was my first spot w Dr. Katz. He appears to be a superb physician
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  Dr. Katz always on top of things and very easy to talk to.
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  The people seem to have very good work skills
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  This visit like many others are very brief with the dr. He is knowledgeable about my issue, but it is very impersonal and quick that I don't have time to ask questions or opinions.
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  The photographing of my eye (retina, I believe) was handled professionally by the next nurse assistant. While quieter than Hannah, she was careful to inform me of the purpose of the test and how it was administered. Dr. Katz is the best. He and I go back a ways, and he never disappoints in terms of the details of the annual eye checkup, the impact of my Type 2 diabetes (so far none) upon my vision, the status of my macular degeneration (stable and not advancing), and the options that he and I should consider (e.g., whether to get new eyyglass prescriptions or not). He exudes professional competence and knowledge.
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  An excellent experience!
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  Dr. Katz responded knowledgeably to my questions. He offered explanations relating to my condition. I truly appreciate his demeanor with me as a patient.
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  I've been with Dr. Katz for long time. He does talk too fast and with the mask on, his comments were more muffled than I would want, but still okay.
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  Dr. Katz is always very professional, knowledgeable, and kind.
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  I am 82. Dr. Katz is the best ophthalmologist I've had in all my years. He Is highly knowledgeable, listens, and offers clear answers and advice.
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  Dr. Katz Is excellent. He took the time to discuss my condition and all possible treatment options. He also made a definitive plan for the next visit so that I will know what to expect.
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  Dr. Katz was very friendly, took time to listen to me and explained what he was doing.
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  Because of the support team you have to question if you would want to subject another patient in need to this terrible treatment just to get to an excellent doctor.
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  Dr. Katz is a great doctor. Sometimes I have to wait a while for him to appear, but others must think he is a good doctor also.
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  I really wanted to get new surgical lens but that was apparently not an option
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  I like Dr. Katz he has always done a great job explaining

Douglas G. Katz, MD

Douglas G. Katz, MD

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Lexington

Lexington

Ophthalmology–VAMC

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