Howard T. Katz
Physiatrist (Physical Medicine) | Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
1190 N State St Suite 202 Jackson Mississippi , 39202About
Dr. Howard Katz is a physiatrist practicing in Jackson, Mississippi . 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.
Education and Training
University of Tennessee College of Medicine
Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation- Physical and Rehabilitation Medicine
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Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Local and Regional Teaching and Lecturing -
Awards
- Patient Choice Award, 2010-2013
- Compassionate Doctor Award 2010-2013
- Talk of The Town Award
Internships
- Tufts University School of Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, Brain Injury Association, American Academy of Home Care Medicine, TAFF Brain Injury Rehabilitation Center (Medical Director), Neurological-Restorative Rehab (Medical Director), Neurological-Rehab Center (Medical Director)
What do you attribute your success to?
- His Parents, grandparents, and god. Dr. Katz was inspired by Dr. Blueman as a young child, to become a doctor teaching, lecturing, and becoming a medical director of Rehab centers.
Hobbies / Sports
- Scuba Diving, Skiing
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- Mrs. Leah Winstead West DPT1325 E FORTIFICATION ST JACKSON MS 39202
- Brian Allan Watts PT1325 E Fortification St Jackson MS 39202
- Stephanie Gorrell PT1325 E Fortification St Jackson MS 39202
- Pam Joyner OT1325 E Fortification St Jackson MS 39202
- Mckenzie Adams DPT1325 E FORTIFICATION ST JACKSON MS 39202
- Howard Katz1190 N State Street Jackson MS 39202