Dr. Joshua A Katz MD
Colon and Rectal Surgeon
9715 Medical Center Dr Suite 233 Rockville MD, 20850About
Dr. Joshua Katz is a colon and rectal surgeon practicing in Rockville, MD. Dr. Katz specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. As a colon and rectal surgeon, Dr. Katz often treats conditions like rectal cancer, colon cancer, hemorrhoids, anal fissures and diverticulitis. Colon and rectal surgeons may be referred to you by your gastroenterologist if your doctor believes you need a surgical procedure.
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Colon & Rectal SurgeryAmerican Board of Colon & Rectal SurgeryABCRS
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
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