Dr. Michael J. Katz MD, Sports Medicine Specialist
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Dr. Michael J. Katz MD

Orthopedist

4/5(13)
146-53 Delaware Avenue Flushing New York, 11355
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4/5

About

Michael J. Katz, MD, works at a private practice in Flushing, New York. He specializes in forensic medicine and legal medicine, as well as orthopedic surgical procedures. During his career, Dr. Katz conducted research on behalf of NASA on stopping bone loss leading to osteoporosis. In his spare time, he mentors orthopedic residents at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

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Education and Training

Albert Einstein College of Medicine

University of Pennsylvania Residency 1985

Boston University School of Medicine

Albert Einstein College of Medicine - Yeshiva University 1980

Board Certification

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery- Orthopedic Surgery

Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS

Provider Details

Male English, Spanish 44 years of experience

Areas of expertise and specialization

Forensic MedicineLegal MedicineOrthopedic Surgery

Faculty Titles & Positions

  • He mentors orthopedic residents at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. -

Awards

  • Graduated with Honors, 1980   

Professional Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons  

Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

Internships

  • University of Pennsylvania

Fellowships

  • University of Pennsylvania (Orthopedic research)

Professional Society Memberships

  • American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, New York State Society of Orthopaedic Surgery, American Medical Association, American Fracture Association, American Association for Sports Medicine

Articles and Publications

  • Published on Osteoporosis and Bone Less

What do you attribute your success to?

  • Deep Interest in Patients, Treating Them and Related Research liek Family and his Wife

Hobbies / Sports

  • Bicycling, Hiking, Nature Photography

Favorite professional publications

  • Bone and Joint Society, American Journal of Sports Medicine

Areas of research

Safety Devices in Orthopedic Surgery

Dr. Michael J. Katz MD's Practice location

146-53 Delaware Avenue -
Flushing, New York 11355
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