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Dr. Lester Katz, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
Dr. Lester Katz, MD
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Dr. Lester Katz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.
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Dr. Lester Katz, MD

General Surgery* Age 71
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
49 years of experience
Dr. Lester Katz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY.

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Dr. Lester Katz, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in New York, NY and has 49 years experience. They graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School. They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. At present, Dr. Katz received an average rating of 4.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Katz is board certified in General Surgery.

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Appendicitis
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Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
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Intestinal Obstruction
Cholecystectomy with Robotic Assist
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Crohn's Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Gallbladder Removal
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
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Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
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Gastric Ulcer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Incisional Hernia
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Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Traumatic Brain Injury
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Acid Reflux Surgery
Adrenalectomy
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colectomy
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Esophagomyotomy
Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Excision, Shaving, or Destruction of Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue (incl. Mohs Micrographic Surgery), Tissue Transfer
Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Liver Biopsy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Pyloromyotomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Revision of Gastric Anastomosis or Restrictive Procedure
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sphincterotomy
Spinal Nerve Block
Splenectomy
Splenectomy and Splenorrhaphy
Splenectomy with Robotic Assist
Thoracentesis
Total Salpingectomy With Robotic Assistance
Tracheal Surgery
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Ventral Hernia Repair Open
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Locations

  1. 1 Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York Llp
    1010 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
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Jul 18, 2020
I flew to NYC to meet with Dr Katz. What a wonderful Dr and surgeon. My case was complicated with other health issues involved. I am so glad he did my surgery. Wonderful office staff as well. Highly recommend!
Jeannie S — Jul 18, 2020
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General Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
    1975
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Board Certifications

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  • General Surgery
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Lester Katz, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Katz's profile.

Dr. Lester Katz, MD is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Lester Katz, MD holds board certification in General Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY