Dr. Robert Katz M.D., Rheumatologist
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Dr. Robert Katz M.D.

Rheumatologist | Rheumatology

4/5(157)
1725 West Harrison Street Suite 365 Chicago Illinois, 60612
Rating

4/5

About

Robert S. Katz, MD, works for Rheumatology Associates SC in Chicago, Illinois. He treats patients with musculoskeletal conditions such as lupus, fibromylagia and different types of arthritis. One of the prominent rheumatologists in the country, Dr. Katz has served on the editorial boards of various journals, the Lupus Foundation of America, and also serves as the team rheumatologist for the Chicago White Sox.

Education and Training

University of Maryland Medical School

University of Maryland School of Medicine

Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine 1971

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine- Rheumatology

Provider Details

MaleEnglish 54 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Rheumatology

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • Professor of Medicine, Rush University -
  • Former President, Chicago Rheumatism Society -

Awards

  • America's Best Doctors, 1999-2013, Consumer's Research Council of America   
  • Top 1% of Rheumatologists, US News and World Report   

Treatments

  • Osteoporosis
  • Arthritis
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Neck Pain
  • Back Pain
  • Immunodeficiency
  • Lupus
  • Rotator Cuff Syndrome
  • Pain
  • Tendonitis

Internships

  • Barnes Jewish Hospital

Fellowships

  • Johns Hopkins Medical School (Rheumatology)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American College of Rheumatology, Illinois State Medical Society

Articles and Publications

  • Over 200 Academic Research Papers

What do you attribute your success to?

  • His Research, Academic Teaching, Personal Commitment

Hobbies / Sports

  • Exercise, Travel

Favorite professional publications

  • New England Journal of Medicine

Dr. Robert Katz M.D.'s Practice location

1725 West Harrison Street Suite 365 -
Chicago, Illinois 60612
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New patients: 312-226-8228
Fax: 312-226-5572

1725 W HARRISON ST STE 365 -
CHICAGO, IL 60612
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New patients: 312-226-8228
Fax: 312-226-5572

Dr. Robert Katz M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Katz


4.0

Based on 157 reviews

Dr. Robert Katz M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 157 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Rheumatologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTERl

1653 WEST CONGRESS PARKWAY CHICAGO IL 60612

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