
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
November 20, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
Dr. Katz is a very thoughtful, attentive, articulate and caring physician.
UofU Patient
November 18, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
Dr.Katz was very friendly and showed a lot of concern. He explained and answered all my concerns regarding my vision, cataract and retinopathy. Dr. Katz is is an excllent doctor I have a lot of trust in.
UofU Patient
November 12, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
PAs are super
UofU Patient
November 09, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
Not very good bcs of long waiting time nevertheless I value the Doctor's expertise!
UofU Patient
November 01, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
I really like my Doctor
UofU Patient
November 01, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
Dr. Katz went above and beyond. I was so pleased with him and my visit.
UofU Patient
November 01, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
An outstanding physician.
UofU Patient
October 27, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
The PA was adequate but left me waiting for Dr. Katz with no concern for me.
UofU Patient
October 22, 2022
John A Moran Eye Center
Good
UofU Patient
October 21, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Have already referred him to family members - we really like him (Katz)
UofU Patient
October 15, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Could not be better
UofU Patient
October 13, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I will not be going back to him- when he did come in 3 hours late he NEVER even apologized for being so late.
UofU Patient
October 12, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Good
UofU Patient
October 10, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I recommend Dr. Katz every chance I get
UofU Patient
October 06, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Listened to my concerns and answered me with respect.
UofU Patient
October 02, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
The Dr was courteous and very efficient.
UofU Patient
September 28, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz is the best. I would wait for him anyday.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz always seems to have his patient's best interest at heart. I am happy to say my eyesight is treated by one of the best, Dr. Katz.
UofU Patient
September 25, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
The doctor was great. The wait time was extremely excessive
UofU Patient
September 24, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
When I saw them, they were all great
UofU Patient
September 22, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Katz is very good
UofU Patient
September 18, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz is a wonderful ophthalmologist- very thorough, kind, and extremely knowledgeable. I greatly appreciate his excellent care and the stellar support staff at Moran!
UofU Patient
September 17, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Four different medical people saw me, two of them to verify the work done by the Trainee. All did a very good job.
UofU Patient
September 08, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
DR Katz is/was simply fabulous
UofU Patient
August 25, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
It's been over 2 weeks but I have not heard from anyone regarding a diagnosis.
UofU Patient
August 20, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr. Katz showed extraordinary care and concern regarding my eye problems. We are thankful not only for his expertise but also his kindness and willingness to listen.
UofU Patient
August 19, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
I highly recommend trusting Dr. Katz to provide you with the finest care possible.
UofU Patient
August 16, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Lense trials/glasses prescription was not explained well.
UofU Patient
August 14, 2022
MORAN EYE CENTER
Dr Katz has been following me since the late 90s for diabetic eye exams among other issues dealing with migraines and my stroke. I was very happy when I found out he would do my cataract surgery. He has also treated my severe dry eye. I have never had a more competent and caring Ophthalmologist in my life. I started seeing these Drs at 13 and I am now in my late 60s kudos Dr Katz
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.