Dr. Brian Katz, MD
Concierge General Surgeon, New York, NY
PreferredMDDr. Katz is a board certified general surgeon with the Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York.
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About Dr. Katz
Dr. Katz completed medical school at the University of the Witwatersrand in South Africa in 1975. He did internships in surgery and in medicine in Johannesburg, then a surgical residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City. He is a board certified general surgeon and uses the FACS designation.
He specializes in minimally invasive hernia surgery and surgery of the small and large intestine. He also has expertise in hidden gastrointestinal bleeding and in Peutz-Jeghers Syndrome. He has taken part in the growth of laparoscopic surgery from its early days to the present.
He has helped train surgical residents and has received multiple teacher awards. He believes in treating patients like members of his own family, with individualized and compassionate care. Outside work, he is an avid athlete who has run the New York City Marathon multiple times.
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"Ensures every patient feels comfortable sharing their concerns."
"Explains options clearly, making decision-making easier."
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Is Dr. Katz board certified?
Dr. Katz is an American board certified general surgeon.
Where did Dr. Katz train?
He completed medical school at the University of the Witwatersrand in 1975. He completed his surgical residency at Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York City.
Where does Dr. Katz practice?
Dr. Katz is a surgeon with the Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York at 1010 5th Ave.
What does Dr. Katz specialize in?
He specializes in minimally invasive hernia surgery and surgery of the small and large intestine.
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