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Leon Katz M.D.
Specialties: General Surgery,
Advanced Laparoscopic Surgery,
Bariatric Surgery

I believe that the patient and I are partners. My patients and I have mutual respect and open communication. We work together to acheive the safest results.
Office Locations: Upland
Gender: Male
Areas of Special Interests: Minimally Invasive Surgery
Disease/Condition/Syndrome: Morbid Obesity, Gastro Intestinal Diseases, Hernias
Age Group: 16 +
Procedures: Esophageal surgery, Hernias, Colon surgery, Weight Loss surgery
Current research:
Hospital Admitting Privileges: Crozer-Chester Medical Center
Age Restrictions:
Accepting new patients:
Limited to physicians Referrals?:
Languages other than English: Russian
Priorities of Care:
Carefully listening to my patient's needs, questions and concerns,
Partnering with my patient in health care decision making,
Empathizing with my patient,
Including the entire family in patient care delivery,
Valuing the importance of my relationship with the patient
Important Factors:
Emphasizing nutrition in wellness and the treatment of disease,
Meticulous attention to diagnostic evaluation and therapy planning,
Recognizing the mind-body connection in wellness and the treatment of disease,
Staying abreast of breakthroughs and developments in my specialty,
Working with other specialties in the over all care of the patient