
William E. Katz, MD
Cardiac Imaging
Cardiology
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleAbout William E. Katz
William Katz, MD, is a cardiologist and is certified in cardiovascular disease and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine. He is medical director of the UPMC Presbyterian Echocardiography Laboratory and an associate professor of medicine at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He received his medical degree from The Ohio State University College of Medicine and completed his residency at UPMC Montefiore followed by his fellowship at UPMC Presbyterian.
Dr. Katz’s clinical interests include general cardiology, atrial fibrillation, valvular heart disease, and utilizing echocardiography in catheter-based treatment of valvular heart disease. He has published numerous articles in peer-reviewed journals and is a member of the American College of Cardiology and American Society of Echocardiography. Dr. Katz lives in Indiana Township with his wife and four children and is a sports enthusiast.
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Provider Type
Physician
Locations
- UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
- 200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, Pittsburgh, PA 15213
- phone: 412-647-6000
Expertise
Education
University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
FellowshipUniversity of Pittsburgh School of Medicine
ResidencyOhio State University College of Medicine
Medical EducationBoard Certifications
Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal MedicineInternal Medicine
American Board of Internal MedicineEchocardiography
National Board of EchocardiographyInsurance
- UPMC for Life
- UPMC for You
- UPMC Health Plan
- Aetna
- Amerihealth Caritas
- Cigna
- Gateway
- Health America
- Health America / Advantra
- Highmark
- Humana
- Independent Health
- Medical Mutual of OH
- Medicare
- Non-PA Medical Assistance
- PA Health And Wellness
- PA Medical Assitance
- Palmetto
- The Health Plan
- Tricare
- Unison
- United Healthcare
- Veterans Choice
Ratings & Reviews
4.9 out of 5
81 ratings, 28 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/27/2025
Dr Katz is extremely knowledgeable and solved an issue I had in no time.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/13/2025
Dr Katz is excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2025
This was a great first visit with Dr. Katz. Very informative and a great listener with a plan to determine the issue.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/28/2025
Every interaction with Dr Katz and his staff, especially Sharon, has been all that any patient could hope for.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/9/2025
Dr Katz number1 in my book.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Love Fr Katz. Has been my physician for many years. A very caring and highly skilled doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2024
Dr Katz took his time and asked many questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2024
See my comment from question one - Dr. And all staff are the best
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/25/2024
Wonderful
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/11/2024
Doctor Katz is the best. He took time to listen to me. He answered all my questions and gave me direction to improve my health.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/20/2024
Dr. Katz was very thorough and answered all my questions
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/30/2024
I've been a patient of Dr. Katz for over 20 years he's been a great doctor and I trust him with my care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2024
Excellent.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/16/2024
Dr Karz is always current and up-to-date with his care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/8/2024
Could not have had a better experience with any of the team attending to my reason for the visit. Thank you to all !
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr Katz a great doctor as well as a kind, caring person.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/4/2024
Dr. Katz is incredibly caring and focused on ensuring needs are met. He takes the time to listen, address questions and provides insight into any and health concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/15/2024
Very straightforward
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/4/2024
Just love Dr Katz. Feel very fortunate he is my physician.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2023
I really liked Dr. Katz.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
Great
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2023
Dr. Katz answered every question in great detail.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2023
Awesome listeners and adjusted to my issues
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2023
Dr.Katz is excellent and listens to you and answers all question and offers insights.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/21/2023
Not only cornered for me, but as my situation may be genetic, showed great concern for my family members as well and gave treatment and preventative options for them as well.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/25/2023
Dr. Katz was excellent as usual.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/4/2023
Dr. Katz is very patient and explain everything to me very clearly. He asked me about all the details of my problem and obviously is very responsible.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/24/2023
All went well with testing and informative after procedure
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/6/2023
Dr Katz is the best. We talked on the phone. It was good. High tec stuff isn't for old people. I have known Dr Katz for around30 years. He took care of my husband for many years, now he is taking care of me. He always has the right answers.