Dr. Jeffrey Ira Katz M.D.
Ophthalmologist
5632 E 5th St Tucson AZ, 85711About
Dr. Jeffrey Katz is an ophthalmologist practicing in Tucson, AZ. Dr. Katz specializes in eye and vision care. As an ophthalmologist, Dr. Katz can practice medicine as well as surgery. Opthalmologists can perform surgeries because they have their medical degrees along with at least eight years of additional training. Dr. Katz can diagnose and treat diseases, perform eye operations and prescribe eye glasses and contacts. Ophthalmologists can also specialize even further in a specific area of eye care.
Education and Training
Mechanical Engineering 1972
Board Certification
OphthalmologyAmerican Board of OphthalmologyABO
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