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Douglas G. Katz, MD

4.79 out of 5
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About

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
  • Surgeries performed

    • 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

4.79 out of 5
50 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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    August 27th 2025
    Good

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    August 25th 2025
    Dr. Katz listed and examined my eye regarding my concerns

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    August 25th 2025
    Been going there for years great place

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    August 21st 2025
    This office is so nice and caring. Willing to answer all my questions and concerns

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    August 18th 2025
    I had a much better experience with Dr. Katz this visit. He interacted more, made eye contact, took time to consult with another doctor providing care, and was generally more personable.
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      August 15th 2025
      I'm sad this will be my last visit with Dr Katz after many years with him. I've moved away
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      August 7th 2025
      I truly appreciate the time that Dr. Katz takes to assess my eye condition and explore best options for my care.
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      August 5th 2025
      Once again they show great care great patience and work very hard to give me the compassion to help me feel better
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      August 4th 2025
      Excellent Doctor Katz
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      August 1st 2025
      Dr. Katz is great!
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      July 31st 2025
      Very good.
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      July 21st 2025
      Definitely would recommend .
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      July 16th 2025
      Good Experience
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      July 10th 2025
      Always a pleasure to see Dr. Katz and I appreciate the excellent care he provides!
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      June 9th 2025
      Excellent Doctor
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      June 9th 2025
      Always very pleased with Dr. Katz and team!
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      June 5th 2025
      Dr Katz always listens to me. Takes any changes in my eyes as important.
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      June 4th 2025
      No complaints.
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      June 2nd 2025
      I have seen Dr. Katz for years. He is pretty good at explaining things as long as my condition stays the same and does not get worse. I'm good that is what I want to hear.
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      May 30th 2025
      Explained all options to my care re cataracts
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      May 29th 2025
      Dr. Katz does a great job.
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      May 22nd 2025
      Very caring and knowledgeable about my health concerns
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      May 15th 2025
      We tell everyone how good our doctors are
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      May 5th 2025
      Dr Katz is the best!
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      April 28th 2025
      Was familiar with my problem, knew what to do, confirmed my current treatment, offered future visits if no improvement
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      April 28th 2025
      Dr Katz discussed some options that could improve my condition and made suggestions for ways to improve my condition.
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      April 24th 2025
      Dr Katz is a good doctor and I like him very much. He needs help and each visit when I meet with him he is stressed and has way too many patients scheduled. I don't blame him but it leaves me as the patient also stressed as I normally don't allow 3 hours in my day to sit and wait at an appointment.
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      April 24th 2025
      Katz is great. Scheduling is bad. Too many people for the time needed.
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      April 21st 2025
      I've been coming for over 10 yrs now. Extremely satisfied!
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      April 16th 2025
      I always recommend Dr. Katz to anyone I talk to that have eye issues similar to mine. He really explains to where I understand and to the reasoning behind any prescriptions or treatments.
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      April 15th 2025
      Extremely happy with Dr. Katz shows interest and always knows what is in my best interest.
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      April 2nd 2025
      Always explains everything. Gives me all the information I need.
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      April 2nd 2025
      All staff did very well explaining everything
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      March 31st 2025
      Dr. Katz has always been very professional and kind in all my visits. I have great respectful for him.
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      March 26th 2025
      The assistant was fine. When Dr. Katz came he talked to my assistant instead of me. I am 90 years old but my mind is still good and I don't appreciate anyone thinking I can't answer questions or talk to them.
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      March 24th 2025
      Dr Katz is excellent! I will continue to go to him.
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      March 19th 2025
      The resident assistant and my primary doctor were good. The aide who conducted my initial eye test was not.
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      March 18th 2025
      Best exam I've ever had.
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      March 17th 2025
      Always refer Dr Katz
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      March 6th 2025
      My case is not a cookie cutter eyeball case. The concern from Dr. Katz and team was so comforting to as a new patient. So thankful Dr. Sudaghar recommended Dr. Katz
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      February 26th 2025
      Did not receive any po-op instructions -
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      February 14th 2025
      Awesome team and best of care for my concerns
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      February 13th 2025
      Dr. Katz and his staff were very professional and very polite.
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      February 10th 2025
      Dr. Katz is very thorough and seems to care very much about my health and care.
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      February 10th 2025
      I think the waits are too long, and the ophthalmologist is in too much of a hurry. I understand time is money. I don't really think I need to keep on seeing an ophthalmologist for just my annual eye exams.
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      February 7th 2025
      Was so busy spent very little time. I felt him rushing so didn't feel like discussing much with him.
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      February 4th 2025
      Dr. Katz is first-rate!
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      February 4th 2025
      Dr Katz is wonderful. Very easy to discuss my condition , future surgery and my questions with . He considers the whole patient and very knowledgeable it appears .
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      January 27th 2025
      Dr. Katz is so knowledgeable and professional!
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      January 21st 2025
      The little lady that done all the set up for Dr Katz was excellent in all she done and very thorough don't want to go to any other place excellent care here