Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. William R. Katowitz

Ophthalmology
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
550 S Goddard Blvd, 
King Of Prussia, PA 
Expertise in
22
conditions
Children's Hospital Of Philadelphia
550 S Goddard Blvd, 
King Of Prussia, PA 

Overview

William Katowitz is an Ophthalmologist practicing medicine in King Of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

Dr. Katowitz is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, Orbital Cellulitis, Osteotomy, and Stent Placement.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 58 peer reviewed articles.

Specialties

Ophthalmology

Licenses

Ophthalmology in PA

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Horizon Healthcare
  • EPO
  • POS
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
UPMC
  • EPO
  • PPO
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
550 S Goddard Blvd, King Of Prussia, PA 19406
Other Locations
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3401 Civic Center Blvd, Philadelphia, PA 19104

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Katowitz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Neurofibromatosis Type 1 (NF1)

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.

58 Total Publications

Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Thyroid Eye Disease Compared to Graves' Disease Without Orbitopathy.
Increased Risk of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Thyroid Eye Disease Compared to Graves' Disease Without Orbitopathy.
Journal: Endocrine practice : official journal of the American College of Endocrinology and the American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists
Published: February 11, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. William R. Katowitz

How do I make an appointment with Dr. William R. Katowitz?

You can book an appointment with Dr. William R. Katowitz by calling their office at 610-337-3232. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. William R. Katowitz a top-rated expert for Ptosis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. William R. Katowitz is classified as an Elite 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. William R. Katowitz specialize in?

While Dr. William R. Katowitz is a Ophthalmology, they have specific expertise in Ptosis, Blocked Tear Duct, and Orbital Cellulitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Ophthalmology.

Does Dr. William R. Katowitz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. William R. Katowitz has published 58 articles and abstracts on conditions like Ptosis. You can view a list of Dr. William R. Katowitz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. William R. Katowitz accept my insurance?

Dr. William R. Katowitz accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-337-3232 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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