William Katowitz, MD

About

William Katowitz, MD is an ASOPRS fellowship-trained oculoplastic surgeon at CHOP/UPenn-Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Dr Katowitz completed an ASOPRS-approved fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at ASOPRS - James A. Katowitz, MD; Pediatric Ophthalmology/AAPOS (2006-2007) - Monte Mills; Oculoplastic and Adnexal Surgery/Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust (2007-2008) - Geoff Rose, Jimmy Uddin, David Verity (2005-2007 ASOPRS, 2006-2007 AAPOS, 2007-2008 Moorfields) (2005-2007 ASOPRS, 2006-2007 AAPOS, 2007-2008 Moorfields). Dr Katowitz graduated from University of Pennsylvania in 2001 and completed an internship at Presbyterian Hospital, Upenn and residency at Scheie Eye Institute. Additional training: Orbital Surgery, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust, London, England 2007-8. Dr Katowitz serves as Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania at The Center for Human Appearance at the University of Pennsylvania, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Scheie Eye Institute. Dr Katowitz is a member of the American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery (ASOPRS), inducted in 2008. Conditions and procedures listed for Dr Katowitz include lacrimal system, trauma, anophthalmos, blepharoplasty, orbital tumors and congenital.

Training & Credentials

Medical School

University of Pennsylvania (2001)

Internship

Presbyterian Hospital, Upenn

Residency

Scheie Eye Institute

Fellowship

ASOPRS-approved fellowship, ASOPRS - James A. Katowitz, MD; Pediatric Ophthalmology/AAPOS (2006-2007) - Monte Mills; Oculoplastic and Adnexal Surgery/Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust (2007-2008) - Geoff Rose, Jimmy Uddin, David Verity (2005-2007 ASOPRS, 2006-2007 AAPOS, 2007-2008 Moorfields)

Additional Training

Orbital Surgery, Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust, London, England 2007-8

Position

Associate Professor of Clinical Ophthalmology at Perelman School of Medicine at The University of Pennsylvania

Teaching

The Center for Human Appearance at the University of Pennsylvania, The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia and the Scheie Eye Institute

ASOPRS

Member since 2008

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dr Katowitz fellowship-trained in oculoplastic surgery?

Yes. Dr Katowitz completed an ASOPRS-approved fellowship in ophthalmic plastic and reconstructive surgery at ASOPRS - James A. Katowitz, MD; Pediatric Ophthalmology/AAPOS (2006-2007) - Monte Mills; Oculoplastic and Adnexal Surgery/Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Trust (2007-2008) - Geoff Rose, Jimmy Uddin, David Verity (2005-2007 ASOPRS, 2006-2007 AAPOS, 2007-2008 Moorfields) (2005-2007 ASOPRS, 2006-2007 AAPOS, 2007-2008 Moorfields). ASOPRS fellowship training is the recognised subspecialty credential for eyelid, orbital and tear-duct surgery in the United States.

What does Dr Katowitz treat?

Conditions and procedures listed for Dr Katowitz include lacrimal system, trauma, anophthalmos, blepharoplasty, orbital tumors, congenital and thyroid eye disease. Contact the practice to confirm a specific procedure.

Where does Dr Katowitz practise?

Dr Katowitz practises at CHOP/UPenn-Scheie Eye Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (The Children's Hospital of Philadelhia Division of Ophthalmology, 34th and Civic Center Boulevard).

Conditions & Procedures

• Lacrimal System
• Trauma
• Anophthalmos
• Blepharoplasty
• Orbital Tumors
• Congenital
• Thyroid Eye Disease