Dr. Martin E. Katz MD
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2080 Whitney Avenue Suite 240 Hamden CT, 06518About
Dr. Martin Katz is an oncologist practicing in Hamden, CT. Dr. Katz specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Katz manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Univ of Pa Sch of Med, Philadelphia Pa 1972
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Medical Oncology
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