Philip O. Katz, M.D.
Gastroenterology
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About
Personal Statement
I am pleased and excited to be a part of the Weill Cornell Medicine faculty as Director of Motility Laboratories for the Division of Gastroenterology at the Jay Monahan Center for Gastrointestinal Health. My clinical practice is devoted to caring for patients with esophageal disease such as complex swallowing and motility disorders, achalasia, refractory GERD, unexplained chest pain, eosinophilic esophagitis, Barrett’s esophagus and esophageal cancer. My research interests include pharmacodynamics effects of proton pump inhibitors, optimal use of reflux monitoring, esophageal motility and Barrett’s esophagus. I am dedicated to providing excellent, responsive and comprehensive care for my patients and advancing research in esophageal disease.
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- Esophageal Reflux Disease
- End-Stage Esophageal Ulcer Disease
- Disease of Esophagus
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophageal Motility
- Achalasia of Esophagus
- Swallowing Disorder
- Esophageal and Swallowing Disorders
- GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Esophageal Stricture
Biography
Dr. Katz received his medical degree from Bowman Gray School of Medicine at Wake Forest University, where he completed his residency, chief residency and fellowship training. Dr. Katz also served as the GI program director and Interim Chairman of the Department of Medicine at Albert Einstein Medical Center, Chief of Medicine at Graduate Hospital in Philadelphia and Vice Chair of Medicine at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center.
Dr. Katz has had a distinguished academic career as a clinician, educator and researcher. He’s a recognized national authority on esophageal disease. Dr. Katz’s research include all aspects of gastroesophageal reflux disease, including nocturnal recovery of gastric acid secretion during proton pump inhibitor therapy and esophageal pain perception.
He has served as President of the American College of Gastroenterology from 2009-2010 and was honored with the Berk-Fise Clinical Achievement Award in 2013, recognizing his contributions to the field over his distinguished career. He was instrumental in establishing and is currently Co-editor in Chief of the ACG Universe, the on-line learning portal of that organization. He started the ACG national mentoring program during his presidency and has mentored numerous residents and GI fellows over the course of his career.
Research
Credentials
Board Certifications
- American Board of Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Gastroenterology)
Clinical and Academic Positions
- Attending Physician - NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
- Professor of Medicine - Weill Cornell Medical College, Cornell University
Education and Training
- M.D., Wake Forest University School of Medicine, 1978
- B.A., New York University, 1974
Insurance
Insurance Plans Accepted
The following represents most of the managed care plans accepted by this doctor. If your insurance carrier does not appear here please contact the doctor’s office as they may have individual contracts not included on this site.
* indicates this doctor is no longer accepting new patients with this insurance plan.
- AETNA - HMO
- AETNA - Medicare
- AETNA - PPO
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee Managed Care Plan
- Aetna Weill Cornell Employee PPO Plan
- Aetna-NYP - EPO/POS
- Affinity Access
- Affinity Health Plan
- AgeWell New York
- Amida Care
- CIGNA
- Emblem Select Care
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Access
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Blue Connection
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - EPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - HMO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - Mediblue (Senior)
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield - PPO
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus
- Empire Blue Cross/Blue Shield HealthPlus - CHP
- Fidelis Care
- GHI - CBP
- Health First
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP)
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicaid
- Health Insurance Plan of NY (HIP) - Medicare
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Oxford Health Plans - Freedom
- Oxford Health Plans - Liberty
- Oxford Health Plans - Medicare Advantage
- Oxford Health Plans - Metro/Core/Charter
- Rockefeller University - Trustmark
- United Empire
- United Healthcare
- United Healthcare - Community Plan
- United Healthcare - Medicare
- United Healthcare Compass
- VNSNY CHOICE - HMO
- VNSNY CHOICE - Medicare
- WellCare of NY
- WorldWide Medical
Locations and Appointments
External Relationships
External Relationships
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