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William E. Katz

William E. Katz, MD

Cardiac Imaging

Cardiology

Accepting New Patients
Online Booking
4.9 of 5 stars81 ratings, 28 reviews
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Highlights

Age Groups Seen

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Languages

  • English

Gender

Male

About 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

  1. UPMC Heart and Vascular Institute
    • 200 Lothrop Street, UPMC Presbyterian 5B Cardiology, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

    Expertise

    Education

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Fellowship

    University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine

    Residency

    Ohio State University College of Medicine

    Medical Education

    Board Certifications

    Cardiovascular Disease

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Internal Medicine

    American Board of Internal Medicine

    Echocardiography

    National Board of Echocardiography

    Insurance

    Please call the physician's office to verify insurance coverage.
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    • UPMC for Life
    • UPMC for You
    • UPMC Health Plan
    • Aetna
    • Amerihealth Caritas
    • Cigna
    • Gateway
    • Health America
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    • Highmark
    • Humana
    • Independent Health
    • Medical Mutual of OH
    • Medicare
    • Non-PA Medical Assistance
    • PA Health And Wellness
    • PA Medical Assitance
    • Palmetto
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    • Unison
    • United Healthcare
    • Veterans Choice

    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9 out of 5

    81 ratings, 28 reviews

    The 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.

    Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others
    Average provider Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care
    Average provider Care provider's efforts to include you in the decisions about your care rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries
    Average provider Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries rating 4.8 out of 5 stars
    Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition
    Average provider Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
    Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment
    Average provider Care provider's discussion of any proposed treatment rating 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/27/2025

      Dr Katz is extremely knowledgeable and solved an issue I had in no time.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 3/13/2025

      Dr Katz is excellent

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 1/9/2025

      Dr Katz number1 in my book.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 12/12/2024

      Dr Katz took his time and asked many questions.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/22/2024

      See my comment from question one - Dr. And all staff are the best

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 7/25/2024

      Wonderful

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 6/20/2024

      Dr. Katz was very thorough and answered all my questions

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 5/23/2024

      Excellent.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 5/16/2024

      Dr Karz is always current and up-to-date with his care.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 4/4/2024

      Dr Katz a great doctor as well as a kind, caring person.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 2/15/2024

      Very straightforward

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 1/4/2024

      Just love Dr Katz. Feel very fortunate he is my physician.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 12/21/2023

      I really liked Dr. Katz.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/16/2023

      Great

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 11/16/2023

      Dr. Katz answered every question in great detail.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 10/12/2023

      Awesome listeners and adjusted to my issues

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed on 9/28/2023

      Dr.Katz is excellent and listens to you and answers all question and offers insights.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 5/25/2023

      Dr. Katz was excellent as usual.

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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 stars
      Reviewed on 4/24/2023

      All went well with testing and informative after procedure

      5 out of 5 stars
      Reviewed 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.