Julia D Katz, MD

I first saw Julia Katz in early 2015. I was recommended to her by my ophthalmologist who had moved his office out of Manhattan, where I live and work. My former ophthalmologist was caring, thorough, easily reachable via phone or text, and had performed surgery on my eyes a few years back.
I called Julia Katz’s office on Wednesday, December 2, early morning, after my right eye was burning me for several days. I was told that she was not available, all booked up with patients, until January. I explained the situation, and was told she would call me back. She called me about 4:30PM that day, and prescribed medication to my pharmacy. I then spoke to her office the next day to report that my eye was still burning. Her assistant told me she would be out of town Friday and the following Monday, December 7.
I then called my former ophthalmologist, who was warm and empathic. I have been in touch with him, and I have an appt in his non-​Manhattan office this week.
No follow up from Julia Katz. She is BUSY for a solid month with patients.
Does she really care about her patients?
I will not be returning to her office.

The most human, thorough and professional doctor.
Impeccable and so very efficient !
Warm, caring ‚
A very efficient and warm staff.

The insurance situation here is a bit odd. I was told that the contact lens fitting exam is $ 200, which seems exceptional compared to every other eye exam I have ever had, and also considering that I have both vision and medical Aetna insurance.

Dr. Julia Katz is a thorough and hands-​on doctor. She is very professional and takes patient care very seriously. I really appreciated how she took her time with me and answered all of my questions. I recommend you put aside a couple of hours for your initial appointment. Dr. Katz conducts several tests which can take time. Also, she is modestly priced for a refraction, other Ophthalmologists on the Upper East Side charge $ 95 to $ 115!

This woman is all about the cash… really unprofessional. I have been going to the ophthalmologist for years and get a complete exam for my $ 20 copay. This doctor charged me for 3 unnecessary tests to drive my bill up. In addition, she «requires» a refraction exam for an extra $ 90 even if you don’t need or wear glasses! Bordering on malpractice in my book.

As a result of getting hit in the eye with a wet suit zipper on a recent scuba diving trip (yes, one of those freak accidents you’d never expect), I had to visit an optometrist (twitchy eye lid, redness, irritation). Dr. Katz was recommended to me by my primary care doctor. I was definitely very impressed with her no rush thorough care. It seemed that she really used every tool in her armamentarium to get a proper diagnosis and ensure that nothing seriously problematic was wrong with the eye. Luckily my eye was okay, and the symptoms I was experiencing subsided within a week of using the daily drops she prescribed.
Excellence in health care is a rare treat! And it’s certainly always very appreciated, and thus should be praised.