David I. Katz, MD

Hand & Upper Extremity

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David I. Katz, MD

PATIENT EDUCATION

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UNDERGRADUATE

University of Virginia
Charlottesville, VA
B.A, With Distinction, Interdisciplinary Studies
Echols Scholar
1996-2000

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
Dallas, TX
2001-2005

RESIDENCY

Emory University Department of Orthopaedics
Atlanta, GA
Chief Resident, elected by peers
2009-2010

Emory University Department of Orthopaedics
Atlanta, GA
Resident
2005-2010

FELLOWSHIP

Vanderbilt Orthopaedic Institute Hand and Upper Extremity Fellowship
Nashville, TN
Hand and Upper Extremity Fellow
2010-2011

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BIOGRAPHY

Dr. David Katz is a board certified orthopaedic surgeon with a certificate of added qualification in hand surgery who specializes in the treatment of the hand, wrist and upper extremity. As a native of Richmond, Virginia, he attended the University of Virginia where he was an Echols Scholar.

After graduation, he lived in Jackson Hole, Wyoming for a year as a ski instructor. He went on to attend medical school at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School in Dallas where he was awarded both the Southwestern Medical Foundation Scholarship as well as the Melba Williams Scholarship for academic achievement. Dr. Katz then moved to Atlanta, Georgia where he lived for 5 years as he completed his residency in orthopedic surgery at Emory University. During his last year of residency, he was honored to be chosen by his peers to serve as one of two Chief Residents.

LOCATIONS

Athens

Loganville Surgery Center

Loganville Clinic & Urgent Care

This provider reads tests, performs imaging or provides other services as the primary function at Athens MRI/CT Imaging Center, Loganville Imaging Center, Snellville Clinic (because it has an MRI), Greensboro Therapy Center, Monroe Therapy Center, Occupational Health. This provider also covers or fills in for colleagues within the same medical group on an as needed basis at this location: 1765 Old West Broad Street; Athens

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT

Marissa Akin

Surgical ASSISTANT

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Patient Information

NURSE PRACTITIONER

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BOARD Certifications

Orthopedic Surgery, Orthopedic Hand Surgery

Hospital Affiliations

St. Mary's Hospital
Eastside Medical Center
Piedmont Walton
Piedmont Athens Regional
Athens Orthopedic Surgery Center

Family

Dr. Katz lives in Athens with his wife, Elizabeth (Beth), M.D. who completed her training in ENT surgery at Emory and now works at ENT of Athens.

Hobbies

In his free time he enjoys spending time with his three kids, exercising, reading, traveling, and playing with his yellow lab, Lucy.

Military Service