Dr. Katzman is a board-certified cornea specialist and one of the most experienced vision-correction surgeons in San Diego county, specializing in Refractive and Clear Lens Exchange, cataract surgery, EVO ICL, and LASIK. Having performed thousands of refractive procedures, he combines surgical precision with a personalized approach and places patient safety first and foremost.
Credentials
Education & Training
University of Miami
Bachelor of Science, Neuroscience (minors in Chemistry and Business Administration)
The Chicago Medical School at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
Doctor of Medicine
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Internship, Internal Medicine
University of Maryland School of Medicine & Shock Trauma Center
Ophthalmology Residency
USC Roski Eye Institute, Los Angeles
Fellowship, Cornea, External Disease & Refractive Surgery
Memberships & Affiliations
- Fellow, American Academy of Ophthalmology
- American Board of Ophthalmology, Board Certified
Awards & Recognition
Intern of the Year, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
San Diego Top Doctors (multiple years)
Sharp Healthcare CORE Pillars of Excellence Award, 2021
What patients say
Reviews & ratings
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- Response from the ownerWe’re grateful for your rating! Our team at Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa is committed to helping every patient achieve their best possible vision through expert care and advanced treatments.
Have never had a bad experience. Everyone has been very professional.
Response from the ownerThank you for sharing your experience! Our ophthalmology specialists at Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa are committed to delivering outstanding results and compassionate care for every patient seeking our specialized vision services.Fantastic experience state of the art optical evaluation equipment I was evaluated by Joseph Mannen O.D. Optometrist he was very thorough and explained the Eye results in a manner that I could understand. I would highly recommend him
Response from the ownerWe’re so happy to hear about your positive visit! At Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa, we’re passionate about helping patients achieve better vision through advanced eye surgery, diagnostics, and personalized care. Thank you for choosing our vision care team.- Response from the ownerThank you for your rating! It’s our pleasure to provide outstanding eye care and vision services at Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa, and we look forward to seeing you again.
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Response from the ownerThank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re thrilled to hear you had such a positive experience at Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa. Our team is committed to providing exceptional eye care, or comprehensive vision correction. We appreciate your trust in our ophthalmology team!- Response from the ownerWe appreciate your rating! At Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional ophthalmology services and personalized vision care.
Dr. K's surgical skills are undeniable. I am stupified that I can see so much better after just getting ONE eye done. Now I just need to save up another $5K to get the other eye done! Thanks Doc. You rock!
Response from the ownerThank you for your kind words! Our goal at Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa is to deliver exceptional vision care with advanced treatments and compassionate patient support. We’re so glad you had a great experience with our team.True professionals. Dr. Kathman is the best by far.
Response from the ownerWe’re grateful for your feedback! Hearing that you had a positive experience at Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa means a lot to our team of eye care professionals. Thank you for trusting us with your vision and eye health.I was late for my appointment and they saw me anyways. Thank you.
Response from the ownerThank you for sharing your experience! At Lee R. Katzman MD - La Mesa, our goal is to deliver outstanding patient care with advanced technology and experienced eye surgeons. We’re so glad our team could help you on your journey to clearer vision.
