Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, and Blue Choice are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Katz accepts. Before performing his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), Dr. Katz attended New York Medical College for medical school. Awards and/or distinctions he has received include Outstanding Teaching Award for Research; Awarded by Surgical Oncology Fellows, Department of Surgical Oncology, MD Anderson Cancer Center; and NCI Cancer Clinical Investigator Team Leadership Award, National Cancer Institute. He is professionally affiliated with The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.