Katzen Eye Group

Ophthalmology • Towson, MD • Since 1968

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About

Katzen Eye Group (KEG) is a private, multi-location ophthalmology practice based in Lutherville, Maryland (founded 1968; largest private eye care practice in Maryland). It operates 7 offices across Maryland, with the headquarters at 1209 York Rd, Lutherville. The group offers comprehensive eye care through partner Varsity Healthcare Partners and maintains a presence in Baltimore-area locations such as Towson/Baltimore and Lutherville. For ophthalmology services near Towson or Lutherville, consider their Lutherville HQ or nearby offices (Towson area listed among locations). Contact: info@katzeneye.com or 410-329-6700 / 410-583-1000.

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Clinic Type

Ophthalmology

Address

1209 York Road, Lutherville, MD, 21093

Phone

+1410-821-9490

Email

desiree.mcfarland@katzeneye.com

Opening Hours

Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm; Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am-6:30pm; Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm; Saturday: 9:00am-1:30pm

Website

https://www.katzeneye.com/locations/lutherville-towson/

Services Offered

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Team

Brett Katzen — M.D., F.A.C.S.
Donna Booth — M.D., F.A.C.S.
Joseph Harlan, Jr. — M.D., F.A.C.S.
Clarke Nelson — M.D., Ph.D., F.A.C.S.

Insurance & Payment

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FAQs

What are the hours for Lutherville/Towson location?

Monday: 8:00am-5:00pm Tuesday-Thursday: 8:00am-6:30pm Friday: 8:00am-4:00pm Saturday: 9:00am-1:30pm

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: positive

Johns Hopkins Medicine Profile (Dr. John C. Baer): 4.6/5 (144 reviews)
Healthgrades (Dr. Michael Grodin): 4.8/5 (365 ratings)
Healthgrades (Dr. Amy Zimmerman): 4.8/5 (778 ratings)
Vitals (Dr. Erica Bernfeld): 4.5/5 (36 ratings)
Birdeye (Doctors of Optometry, Towson): 4.9/5 (418 reviews)
Johns Hopkins Medicine Profile (Dr. Sharon Solomon): 5.0/5 (163 reviews)

Patients praise

Expertise in specialized eye care (e.g., retina, glaucoma)
Thorough and informative consultations
Positive long-term patient relationships
Effective surgical outcomes

Common complaints

Billing issues and unexpected charges
Perceived arrogance or poor bedside manner
Customer service complaints regarding staff professionalism

"Dr. Solomon is the BEST retina specialist and is the most knowledgeable and thorough with my care. I trust her completely with my vision and ongoing vision care."

— Johns Hopkins Medicine Patient Review

"Dr. Grodin was knowledgeable but lacked a good bedside manner. Seemed very arrogant and condescending."

— Healthgrades Patient Review

"Dr Zimmerman is thee best! She is educated, skillful, friendly and makes me feel at ease. Before I went to Dr Zimmerman going to an eye doctor was always dreaded."

— Healthgrades Patient Review

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

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