Howard Katz, Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
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Howard Katz

Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine

1190 N State Street 202 Jackson MS, 39202

About

Dr. Howard Katz is a physiatrist practicing in Jackson, MS. Dr. Katz is a medical doctor specializing in physical medicine and rehabilitation. As a physiatrist, Dr. Katz focuses on a patients ability to function, and can treat multiple conditions that affect the brain, nerves, spine, bones, muscles, joints, ligaments and tendons. Dr. Katz can diagnose and treat pain that is a result of injury, disease or a disabling condition. Physiatrists often lead a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists and physicians in a patients treatment or prevention plan. He is board certified in Brain Injury Medicine and Spinal Cord Injury Medicine. He is the medical director for 4 post-acute brain residential facilities.

Board Certification

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Pain Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Spinal Cord Injury Medicine (Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation)

Provider Details

Male English

Areas of expertise and specialization

Brain Injury MedicineSpinal Cord Injury MedicineElectromyographyNerve Conduction Study

Awards

  • Best Physician 2018 America's Best Physicians 
  • Best Physician 2017 America's Best Physicians 
  • Best Physician 2016 America's Best Physicians 
  • Best Physician 2015 America's Best Physician 
  • Top Doctor 2018 Findadoc 
  • Top Doctor 2017 Findatopdoc 
  • Best Doctors 2016 Today's Best Doctors 
  • Best Doctors 2015 Today's Best Doctors 
  • Star Rating 5 2017 The Talk Awards 
  • Star Rating 5 2013 The Talk Awards 
  • Star Rating 5 2012 The Talk Awards 
  • Honor Roll 2016 Health Grades 

Professional Memberships

  • American Medical Association  
  • American Board of Independent Medical Examiners  
  • American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation  
  • American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Brain Injury Association of Mississippi
  • Brain Injury Association of Louisiana

Howard Katz's Practice location

Gulf States Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation

1190 N State Street 202 -
Jackson, MS 39202
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UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MED CENTERl

2500 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39216

727 Carlisle St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
Head west on Carlisle St toward N State St
233 ft
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1.2 mi
Turn right toward University Dr
118 ft
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135 ft
University Dr, Jackson, MS 39216, USA

MISSISSIPPI BAPTIST MEDICAL CENTERl

1225 N STATE ST JACKSON MS 39202

727 Carlisle St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
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233 ft
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1225 N State St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA

MISSISSIPPI METHODIST REHAB CTRl

1350 E WOODROW WILSON DR JACKSON MS 39216

727 Carlisle St, Jackson, MS 39202, USA
Head west on Carlisle St toward N State St
233 ft
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0.9 mi
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2550 Peachtree St, Jackson, MS 39216, USA