Locations
Office
Chester, PA
Insurances accepted
Independence Blue Cross
Keystone Health Plan
Keystone Mercy Health Plan
Aetna
UnitedHealthcare
About
Bio
Hello,
I am Dr. Leon Katz and I am a proud father of two fantastic boys. My wife and I have been married for the last 15 years. I enjoy jazz piano and exercising.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Bariatrics
General Surgery
Languages spoken
Russian
Doctor Q&A
202 Answers
67 Agrees
The number of answers this doctor has agreed with.
A 51-year-old male asked:
Dr. Leon Katzanswered
Bariatrics 29 years experience
Keep it up: As a surgeon it is hard for me to tell you if this is a typical result but you should be very proud of your accomplishment. To go from ef 20% to 50% means your heart function is markedly improved. Whoever did your echo, is the doctor you should talk to. Ultimately your lifestyle changes have been very helpful to your long term survival.
A 48-year-old female asked:
Dr. Leon Katzanswered
Bariatrics 29 years experience
Second opinion: You certainly would benefit from seeing a vascular surgeon and especially one that has special interest in venous diseases. Please understand that there is no such thing as 100% cure for certain conditions, including venous ablation.
A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Leon Katzanswered
Bariatrics 29 years experience
Hang in there: Remember you are not on a diet, you are changing your lifestyle and how you eat. It is perfectly normal for you to eat foods that are not healthy every once in a while and definitely in moderation. Make sure you don't have an all or none approach. Just concentrate on the important life style modifications and don't forget to exercise.
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Recommendations and Thank you notes are endorsements given from patients or other doctors.
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Thank you notes
Dec 8, 2012
Dr Katz is very knowledgable and capable.
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Dec 16, 2012
I have had the honor of becoming a patient of Dr. Leon Katz M.D. I work in the healthcare community and I did my research on who's who in the weight loss surgical fields. I visited other programs and ...Read More
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Dec 16, 2012
My entire life, I have struggled with my weight. I was always the "chubby, cute kid", always teased, that had a beautiful face, but the rest of me, could go to "hell in a hand basket" , hahaha......I ...Read More
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! Thanks! 15+yrs, have IBS-d treated with Bentyl, worse. 5+ yrs complicated migraine, joint pain & stiffness (neck, back, hips joints).
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Thank you, your answer or tip was very helpful! I have diverticulitis and I can't get my stomach, lower abdomen to stop hurting. I feel sick everyday and can't eat anything.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! This info is interesting but does not address my original question. I hope I will get an answer to that.
Thank you.
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
New York University School of Medicine
Graduated 1996MD
Medical/Graduate school
University of Rochester
Graduated 1992MD
Residency
St. Barnabas Medical Center, Livingston
Residency
Beth Israel Medical Center
Awards
Bausch and Lomb Medal for Science and Math, Bausch and Lomb
Affiliations
American College of Surgeons
Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons
American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
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