Dr. Lester Katz, MD
Dr. Lester Katz, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1975. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients.
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Dr. Lester Katz, MD is a general surgeon in New York, NY and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School in 1975. He is affiliated with Mount Sinai Hospital. He is accepting new patients.General Surgery
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University Of The Witwatersrand Medical School
Medical School, 1975
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hospital awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsAmerica’s 100 Best Hospitals for Gastrointestinal Care Award™ (2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
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85%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home1% higher than the national average
76%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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