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Katz, Joel

Joel Katz, DO

Pediatric Neurosurgeon

Practices/Specialties: Pediatric Neurosurgery, NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, Myelo Clinic

Patient Rating
4.9out of 5
30 Ratings
8 Comments

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Primary Location:
Practicing in Akron and 2 other locations |


Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8050

ALL LOCATIONS:

Akron Children's Pediatric Neurosurgery
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8054
Map & directions

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Main Phone: 330-543-8050

Akron Children's NeuroDevelopmental Science Center, Akron
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-8054
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-543-8050

Appointments: 330-543-2778

Akron Children's Myelo Clinic
Considine Professional Building
215 West Bowery Street
Level 4
Akron, Ohio 44308
Fax: 330-543-5551
Map & directions

Main Phone: 330-543-8050

Appointments: 330-543-8050

Meet Joel Katz, DO

Dr. Katz is a pediatric neurosurgeon at Akron Children’s, where he’s been working since 2019. After earning his medical degree from Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine in New York, he completed a neurosurgery residency at OhioHealth Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus and a fellowship in pediatric neurosurgery at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. Dr. Katz specializes in providing surgical treatment for diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves in infants, children, teens and young adults. He has contributed to many articles and presentations on topics related to his field.

Education & Affiliations

Medical School:

Touro College of Osteopathic Medicine, NY

Residency:

Neurosurgery: OhioHealth Grant/Riverside Medical Center, Columbus OH

Fellowship:

Pediatric Neurosurgery: Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA

Special Interests:

Surgical treatment for diseases affecting the brain, spinal cord and nerves in infants, children, teens and young adults

Patient Ratings

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4.9out of 5(30 Ratings, 8 Comments)
Jan 28, 2025

Dr. Katz was wonderful. He puts us at ease during our appointment and made us feel heard. He provided his treatment opinion and supported us in feeling confident about our decisions. Top notch Doctor.


Sep 23, 2024

Dr. Katz is amazing he helps me understand exactly what he finds, what is normal, how (Patient) is unusual, next steps of treatment he recommends, next tests he suggests even though I am not familiar with medical terminology at all


Aug 12, 2024

dr katz was amazing! took time to explain listen and answer questions throughly


Jul 29, 2024

I thought he was good and got some answers.


May 13, 2024

Great care! Down to earth from front desk staff all the way up to Dr. Katz


Mar 18, 2024

Top notch, very professional.


Nov 27, 2023

Dr. Katz is always more than happy to help with our daughter's care. He is professional and kind.


Oct 23, 2023

I really really like the NP! She was awsome!


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