Dr. Katz received his MD from the Rush Medical College. He completed his residency at Rush University Medical Center.

He is board certified in Internal Medicine and Preventive Medicine with an MPH in Epidemiology from UIC School of Public Health. He has instructed internal medicine residents and students for 10 years and most recently as Internal Medicine Site Director from 2014-2016. 

Dr. Katz was inducted into Faculty AOA in 2016. He has published numerous articles in peer reviewed publications.

His interests include hiking and he recently completed a section hike on the Appalachian Trail.