Howard Katz
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Spinal Cord Injury Medicine
1190 N State Street 202 Jackson MS, 39202About
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)
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Areas of expertise and specialization
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
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- Howard T. Katz1190 N State St Jackson Mississippi 39202