Overview
James Katowitz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Dr. Katowitz is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, Blepharophimosis, Osteotomy, and Stent Placement.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles.
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Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- HMO
- INDEMNITY
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- EPO
- POS
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Locations
3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
3500 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. James Katowitz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. James Katowitz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. James Katowitz by calling their office at 215-590-2791. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. James Katowitz a top-rated expert for Ptosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. James Katowitz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Ptosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. James Katowitz specialize in?
While Dr. James Katowitz is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Blepharophimosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.
Does Dr. James Katowitz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. James Katowitz has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ptosis. You can view a list of Dr. James Katowitz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. James Katowitz accept my insurance?
Dr. James Katowitz accepts most major insurance plans, including Humana and Independent Health. We recommend calling the office directly at 215-590-2791 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Blocked Tear DuctDr. Katowitz isDistinguished. Learn about Blocked Tear Duct.
- PtosisDr. Katowitz isDistinguished. Learn about Ptosis.
- Advanced
- BlepharophimosisDr. Katowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Blepharophimosis.
- DacryoadenitisDr. Katowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Dacryoadenitis.
- Eyelid DroopingDr. Katowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Eyelid Drooping.
- Lenz Microphthalmia SyndromeDr. Katowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Lenz Microphthalmia Syndrome.
- MicrophthalmiaDr. Katowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Microphthalmia.
- Microphthalmia Syndromic 9Dr. Katowitz isAdvanced. Learn about Microphthalmia Syndromic 9.
- Experienced
- Anophthalmia Plus SyndromeDr. Katowitz isExperienced. Learn about Anophthalmia Plus Syndrome.
- Aplasia Cutis CongenitaDr. Katowitz isExperienced. Learn about Aplasia Cutis Congenita.
- Brown SyndromeDr. Katowitz isExperienced. Learn about Brown Syndrome.
- ChalazionDr. Katowitz isExperienced. Learn about Chalazion.
- ColobomaDr. Katowitz isExperienced. Learn about Coloboma.
- Ectodermal DysplasiasDr. Katowitz isExperienced. Learn about Ectodermal Dysplasias.