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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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Nearby Providers
- Dr. Barry Kusman M.D.5632 E. 5th Street Tucson AZ 85711
- Dr. Todd W Altenbernd M.D.707 N Alvernon Way Tucson AZ 85711
- Dr. Lydia Banuelos MD707 N Alvernon Way Tucson AZ 85711
- Dr. Brian A. Hunter M.D.655 N Alvernon Way Tucson AZ 85711
- Dr. Roxana Ursea MD707 N ALVERNON WAY STE 301 TUCSON AZ 85711
- Dr. Carmen Luisa Felix tacoronte M.D.655 N Alvernon Way Tucson AZ 85711
Nearest Hospitals
BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER TUCSON CAMPUSl
1501 NORTH CAMPBELL AVENUE TUCSON AZ 85724BANNER-UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER SOUTH CAMPUSl
2800 EAST AJO WAY TUCSON AZ 85713