Clinical Interests
- Stroke
- Critical care neurology
- General neurology
Research Interests
- Stroke clinical trials
- Telemedicine
- Stroke systems of care
Languages
- Spanish
- English
Education
- MD, Universidad del Noreste, Tampico, Mexico
Training
- Fellowship, Cerebral Blood Flow and Metabolism, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, MA
- Residency, Neurology, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY
- Residency, Surgery, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY
- Residency, Neurology, Boston University Medical Center, Boston, MA
- Residency, Neurosurgery, NYU Medical Center, New York, NY
Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Academy of Neurology
- American Heart Association
- Western States Stroke Consortium
Awards and Honors
- Physician Teacher of the Year, Renown Regional Medical Center
- Outstanding Achievement in Cardiovascular Science, Education and Community Programs, American Heart Association, Western States Affiliate
- Best Physician Teacher, Renown Regional Medical Center
- Pfizer Visiting Professorship in Neurology, Regents of the University of California
- Health Care Hero Recognizing Significant Contributions to Healthcare, Washoe Comprehensive Stroke Center, Nevada Business Journal
- Silver Star Award, Truckee Meadows Tomorrow-Washoe Comprehensive Stroke Center, for Improving the Quality of Life in the Truckee Meadows
- Outstanding Commitment to the Organ and Tissue Donor Community, New York Organ Donor Network
- Neurology Teacher of the Year Award, Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center
- Student Fellowship in Cerebrovascular Disease, American Heart Association
Patient Comments
He was exceptional. He explained everything. He put me at ease from the beginning.
Could not be treated any better!
Dr Katz is extremely knowledgeable, caring and kind. He listens to my concerns and always goes. He goes above and beyond to explain and answers my questions.
Perfect
Dr. Katz is a great doctor and a wonderful, caring human being!