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Dr. Lester Katz, MD
General Surgery* Age 73
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Dr. Lester Katz, MD

General Surgery* Age 73
New York, NY
Accepting new patients
51 years of experience
Dr. Lester Katz, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY.
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Dr. Katz graduated from University of the Witwatersrand Medical School. Dr. Lester Katz, MD is a General Surgeon in New York, NY and has 51 years experience. Dr. Katz currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with White Plains Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital. Dr. Katz's office accepts new patients. Dr. Katz is board certified in General Surgery.

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Colectomy
Laparoscopic Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Gallbladder Removal
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Intestinal Obstruction
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Abdominal Pain
Acute Bowel Infarction
Adrenal Gland Cancer
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Appendicitis
Ascites
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Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Tract Cancer
Bladder Diverticulum
Bone Cancer
Bowel Strangulation
Breast Cancer
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Hyperparathyroidism
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Prolapse
Lipomas
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Liver Cancer
Lung Cancer
Meckel's Diverticulum
Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Traumatic Brain Injury
Obstructed Inguinal Hernia
Osteosarcoma
Pancreatic Cancer
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Partial Lung Collapse
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Embolism and Thrombosis
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleural Effusion
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rib Fracture
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Tubo-Ovarian Abscess
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Ventral Hernia
Abdominoplasty
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Adrenalectomy
Axillary Lymph Node Dissection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Duodenal Polypectomy
Embolectomy, Thrombectomy, or Vessel Exploration
Endoscopic Billiary Stone Removal
Endoscopy
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
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
Gastrectomy
Gastric Bypass Surgery, Open
Gastric Restrictive With Partial Gastrectomy or Jejunojejunostomy
Gastrotomy
Hernia Repair
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Laparoscopic Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery
Laparoscopic Incisional Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparoscopic Umbilical or Ventral Hernia Repair
Laparotomy
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Open Appendectomy
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gallbladder Removal (Cholecystectomy)
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
Pancreatectomy (incl. Pancreas Transplant and Whipple Procedure)
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair, Laparoscopic
Peripheral Artery Bypass
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
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
Thoracentesis
Tracheal Surgery
Umbilical Hernia Repair Open
Ventral Hernia Repair Laparoscopic
Wedge Resection Colon
Wound Repair

Locations

  1. 1 Laparoscopic Surgical Center of New York LLP
    1010 5th Ave, New York, NY 10028
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 879-6677
  2. 2 Mount Sinai
    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY 10029
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (212) 659-8552

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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 White Plains Hospital and Mount Sinai Hospital.

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

Education
Medical Education
  • University of the Witwatersrand Medical School
    1975
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • General Surgery
Board Certifications
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Hospital Affiliations

  • White Plains Hospital

    41 E Post Rd, White Plains, NY

  • Mount Sinai Hospital

    1 Gustave L Levy Pl, New York, NY

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