Dr. Paul L Katz M.D.
Orthopedist
150 N River Rd Suite 210 Des Plaines IL, 60016About
Dr. Paul Katz is an orthopaedic surgeon practicing in Des Plaines, IL. Dr. Katz specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries, diseases and disorders of the bodys musculoskeletal system. As an orthopaedic surgeon, Dr. Katz tends to bones, ligaments, muscles, joints, nerves and tendons. Orthopaedic surgeons can specialize in certain areas like the hand, spine, hip, foot and ankle, shoulder and elbow or the knee.
Education and Training
Univ of Chicago, Pritzker Sch of Med, Chicago Il 1965
Board Certification
Orthopaedic SurgeryAmerican Board of Orthopaedic SurgeryABOS
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- Trauma, Amputations, Arthritis And More
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