Bradley J. Katz,
MD, PhD
Languages Spoken: English
Bradley Katz, MD, PhD, provides medical and surgical care of eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and evaluates patients with diseases that affect the optic nerve, diseases that affect eye movements and neurologic diseases that affect vision. Dr. Katz’s research interests center around include light sensitivity (“photophobia”) and neurologic conditions associated with light sensitivity, such as migraine and blepharospasm.
Clinical Locations
801-581-2352
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Professor Neurology - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Patient Rating
The Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our nationally-recognized Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey.
Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.
Likelihood of recommending care provider
4.7/ 5
Care provider's explanation of condition/problem
4.7/ 5
Care provider's effort to include me in decisions
4.7/ 5
Wait time at clinic
4.2/ 5
Care provider's concern for questions & worries
4.7/ 5
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survery and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
UofU Patient
March 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Do Katz and Co. Are the best!!!
UofU Patient
March 22, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I would recommend the Doctor any day without hesitation. My husband sees him and has never had to wait this long. I do not know all the circumstances, but waiting that long is really unacceptable.
UofU Patient
March 21, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very excellent
UofU Patient
March 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I only wish everyone had access to Dr Katz and his team. I'm elderly and have had several procedures in my life but none of them come close to the care I received from everyone at the Moran Eye Center.
UofU Patient
March 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Really slow
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. B. Katz was fantastic!!!
UofU Patient
March 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I'm so grateful for the trust I feel in Dr. Katz.
UofU Patient
February 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz is the very best
UofU Patient
February 26, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz is an incredible man. He is personable and so thoughtful. I trusted him from the first time he examined me. I experienced more than I expected. He has a wonderful staff and an amazing surgical support team.
UofU Patient
February 26, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Incredible
UofU Patient
February 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz, and his team are caring, knowledgeable professionals. I recommend them to my friends and family.
UofU Patient
February 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
February 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz is the best!
UofU Patient
February 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Best in town
UofU Patient
February 03, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am grateful to be seen by Dr. Katz-his extraordinary level of expertise allows me to make optimal decisions regarding my eye and brain health.
UofU Patient
February 01, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Talented organization and physician, Dr. Katz is a perfectionist in a very good way.
UofU Patient
January 29, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
My annual checkup because being diabetic my primary doctor wants all my checups to be good. My checkup with Dr B Katz turned out to be good, so gratefull
UofU Patient
January 27, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Assistant did scans only.
UofU Patient
January 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good experiance
UofU Patient
January 17, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
January 10, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz is excellent in every way. He is knowledgeable, listens, explains, etc.
UofU Patient
January 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I highly recommend this hospital
UofU Patient
January 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Katz was.everything I could ask for. He was so kind and respectful to me and my husband. I have full confidence in him with my to improve my sight.
UofU Patient
December 30, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Amazing service!
UofU Patient
December 18, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Excellent
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz is an amazing doctor and person
UofU Patient
December 14, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Was very impressed with Dr. Katz. Explained everything, before, during, and after surgery. Made me feel safe and in excellent hands!
UofU Patient
December 12, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
.25% vision in the left eye. NOT GOOD, Can't be repaired
UofU Patient
December 11, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Katz is the very best!1A True gent.
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Monica Fleckenstein and Bryan Katz are excellent
UofU Patient
December 10, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very patient with me
UofU Patient
December 05, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Outstanding!
UofU Patient
November 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 22, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Always good
UofU Patient
November 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I was terrified at the thought of having my eye ball sliced open while I was awake, and Dr. Katz and his staff were very kind. (Surely they must have thought I was old to be such a baby, but they didn't show it.) Instead they were all reassuring and comforting throughout.
UofU Patient
November 15, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Very good experience. Dr. Katz explains everything very well, shows concern for me. I trust him and will continue seeing Dr. Katz for as long as I can.
UofU Patient
November 13, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
November 12, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Both Dr. Kratz and Dr. Creel have been phenomenal and courteous to myself and my caregivers each time I have been seen.
UofU Patient
November 11, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz was great
UofU Patient
November 08, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I just was hopihg there was something that could be done for my vision.
UofU Patient
November 07, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
The Moran is the best. I've already recommended Dr. Katz to friends.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz was more concerned about me losing more weight than about how I was doing overall. I know weight loss will help but it's hard to do strenuous exercise because decline In mental health and fatigue all while working full time. His PA Irina was more sympathetic and told me to do the best I can and keep her updated.
UofU Patient
November 04, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Doctor as very helpful once I finally saw him after 4 hours of waiting
UofU Patient
November 02, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I am greatly relieved that Dr. Katz gave me such an amazing exam. He answered all my previous concerns, and he verified a problem area in my vision by taking extra care in his exam. I felt so much better knowing he understood and validated my neurological problems and how they are impacted by my visual challenges. He gave me a referral for a possible procedure and explained what other surgery I would most likely require. He was great!! Thank you so very much to him!
UofU Patient
October 28, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz was very concerned with my condition, asked a lot of questions and thought about his answers. Very professional!
UofU Patient
October 25, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
I've already recommended the Moran & Dr. Katz.
UofU Patient
October 24, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz communicated clearly my condition and the favorable outcome I've had.
UofU Patient
October 12, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
The doctor was excellent, as well. He explained and answered any of my questions and concerns.
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
Great experience
UofU Patient
October 05, 2021
MORAN EYE CENTER
There were to care providers: the assistant & Dr. Katz. The assistant was good but a bit preoccupied. Dr. Katz was very thorough, specific and good natured.
Bradley Katz, MD, PhD, provides medical and surgical care of eye conditions including cataract, glaucoma, diabetes, and macular degeneration at the John A. Moran Eye Center, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. He specializes in neuro-ophthalmology and evaluates patients with diseases that affect the optic nerve, diseases that affect eye movements and neurologic diseases that affect vision. Dr. Katz’s research interests center around include light sensitivity (“photophobia”) and neurologic conditions associated with light sensitivity, such as migraine and blepharospasm.
Academic Locations
Board Certification and Academic Information
| Academic Departments | Ophthalmology/Visual Sciences
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Professor Neurology - Adjunct Professor |
| Academic Divisions | Headache and Neuro-Ophthalmology |
| Board Certification | National Board of Medical Examiners |
Education History
| Fellowship | University of Utah School of Medicine Neuro-Ophthalmology Fellow, 1999 |
| Residency | University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Ophthalmology Resident, 1998 |
| Internship | University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Internal Medicine Intern, 1994 |
| Professional Medical | University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign M.D., 1993 |
| Doctoral Training | University of Illinois at Urbana - Champaign Neuroscience Ph.D., 1991 |
| Undergraduate | Northwestern University Biomedical Engineering B.S., 1986 |
| Undergraduate | Northwestern University Electrical Engineering B.S., 1986 |
Selected Publications - Journal Articles
Journal Article
- Katz BJ (2020). Put a Drop of Timolol Into Each Eye and Call Me in the Morning. JAMA Ophthalmol.
- Orme DR, Vegunta S, Miller MA, Warner JEA, Bair C, McFadden M, Crum AV, Digre KB, Katz BJ (2020). A Comparison Between the Clinical Features of Pseudotumor Cerebri Secondary to Tetracyclines and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension. Am J Ophthalmol, 220, 177-182.
- Hamann S, Malmqvist L, Wegener M, Biousse V, Bursztyn L, Citirak G, Costello F, Crum AV, Digre K, Fard MA, Fraser JA, Huna-Baron R, Katz B, Lawlor M, Newman NJ, Peragallo JH, Petzold A, Sibony PA, Subramanian PS, Warner JE, Wong SH, Fraser CL, Optic Disc Drusen Studies Consortium (2020). Young Adults with Anterior Ischemic Optic Neuropathy: A Multicenter Optic Disc Drusen Study. Am J Ophthalmol, 217, 174-181.
- Ozudogru S, Neufeld A, Katz BJ, Baggaley S, Pippitt K, Zhang Y, Digre KB (2019). Reduced Visual Quality of Life Associated with Migraine is Most Closely Correlated with Symptoms of Dry Eye. Headache, 59(10), 1714-1721.
- Cortez MM, Digre K, Uddin D, Hung M, Blitzer A, Bounsanga J, Voss MW, Katz BJ (2019). Validation of a photophobia symptom impact scale. Cephalalgia, 39(11), 1445-1454.
- Katz BJ (2018). Optic Nerve Head Drusen: The Relationship Between Intraocular Pressure and Optic Nerve Structure and Function: Comment. J Neuroophthalmol, 39(1), 143.
- Hu JY, Katz B (2018). Non-arteritic ischemic optic neuropathy and supplemental nitric oxide usage. Am J Ophthalmol Case Rep, 11, 26-27.
- Bowen RC, Koeppel JN, Christensen CD, Snow KB, Ma J, Katz BJ, Krauss HR, Landau K, Warner JEA, Crum AV, Straumann D, Digre KB (2018). The Most Common Causes of Eye Pain at 2 Tertiary Ophthalmology and Neurology Clinics. J Neuroophthalmol, 38(3), 320-327.
- Malmqvist L, Bursztyn L, Costello F, Digre K, Fraser JA, Fraser C, Katz B, Lawlor M, Petzold A, Sibony P, Warner J, Wegener M, Wong S, Hamann S (2018). The Optic Disc Drusen Studies Consortium Recommendations for Diagnosis of Optic Disc Drusen Using Optical Coherence Tomography. J Neuroophthalmol, 38(3), 299-307.
- Hanson LL, Ahmed Z, Katz BJ, Warner JEA, Crum AV, Zhang Y, Zhang Y, Baggaley S, Pippitt K, Cortez MM, Digre KB (2018). Patients With Migraine Have Substantial Reductions in Measures of Visual Quality of Life. Headache, 58(7), 1007-1013.
- Adesina OO, Scott McNally J, Salzman KL, Katz BJ, Warner JEA, McFadden M, Digre KB (2018). Diffusion-Weighted Imaging and Post-contrast Enhancement in Differentiating Optic Neuritis and Non-arteritic Anterior Optic Neuropathy. Neuroophthalmology, 42(2), 90-98.
- Blackburn MK, Lamb RD, Digre KB, Smith AG, Warner JE, McClane RW, Nandedkar SD, Langeberg WJ, Holubkov R, Katz BJ (2008). FL-41 tint improves blink frequency, light sensitivity, and functional limitations in patients with benign essential blepharospasm. Ophthalmology, 116(5), 997-1001.
- Crow RW, Katz BJ, Warner JE, Alder SC, Zhang K, Schulman S, Digre KB (2009). Giant cell arteritis and mortality. J Gerontol A Biol Sci Med Sci, 64(3), 365-9.
- Digre KB, Nakamoto BK, Warner JE, Langeberg WJ, Baggaley SK, Katz BJ (2009). A comparison of idiopathic intracranial hypertension with and without papilledema. Headache, 49(2), 185-93.
- Chang WH, Katz BJ, Warner JE, Vitale AT, Creel D, Digre KB (2008). A novel method for screening the multifocal electroretonogram in patients using hydroxychloroquine. Retina, 28(10), 1478-86.
- Payne M, Yang Z, Katz BJ, Warner JE, Weight CJ, Zhao Y, Pearson ED, Treft RL, Hillman T, Kennedy RJ, Meire FM, Zhang K (2004). Dominant optic atrophy, sensorineural hearing loss, ptosis, and ophthalmoplegia: a syndrome caused by a missense mutation in OPA1. Am J Ophthalmol, 138(5), 749-55.
Letter
- Sibony PA, Biousse V, Bursztyn L, Costello F, Digre K, Fraser JA, Fraser CL, Huna-Baron R, Katz B, Lawlor M, Malmqvist L, Newman NJ, Peragallo J, Petzold A, Subramanian PS, Warner JEA, Wegener M, Wong S, Hamann S, ODDS Consortium (2020). Comment on: Morphologic Features of Buried Optic Disc Drusen on En Face Optical Coherence Tomography and Optical Coherence Tomography Angiography. [Letter to the editor]. Am J Ophthalmol, 219, 369-370.
- Malmqvist L, Bursztyn L, Costello F, Digre K, Fraser JA, Fraser C, Katz B, Lawlor M, Petzold A, Sibony P, Warner J, Wegener M, Wong S, Hamann S (2018). Peripapillary Hyperreflective Ovoid Mass-Like Structures: Is It Optic Disc Drusen or Not?: Response. [Letter to the editor]. J Neuroophthalmol, 38(4), 568-570.
Patent
- Blair S, Katz BJ (2019). Apparatus and methods for reducing frequency or severity of photophobic responses or modulating circadian cycles. U.S. Patent No. PCT/US2012/021500. Washington, D.C.:U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.
