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Dr. Austen Katz, MD

Dr. Austen Katz, MD

Spine Surgeon
410 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park, NY
Austen D. Katz, MD, is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Spine Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He specializes in operative and nonoperative management of all spinal disorders. Dr. Katz provides comprehensive treatment for degenerative disc disease, back pain, spinal arthritis, and deformity. He operates across the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and is highly experienced with motion-preservation surgery, including laminoplasty, disc replacement, and decompression. He is also highly experienced with large-scale fusion surgeries, including anterior column reconstruction and posterior fusion, as well as with minimally invasive surgeries, including microdiscectomy, MIS-TLIF, and lateral and anterior interbody fusions. Dr. Austen Katz also performs computer-assisted spine surgery, including robotics and navigation. Dr. Katz received a world-class complex spinal surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco, gaining particular expertise in the treatment of advanced spinal deformities, complex revisions, spinal tumors, and infectious complications. His work at UCSF's esteemed spine fellowship program provided him with unparalleled exposure to all aspects of spine surgery. Dr. Katz earned his MD at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the university's inaugural chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Northwell Health/Zucker School of Medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by fellowship training in complex and advanced spinal surgery at UCSF. Throughout his training, he has received numerous awards for patient care, academic excellence, research, and leadership. Dr. Katz is deeply committed to advancing academic medicine. He remains devoted to mentoring and educating residents at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.
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About Dr. Austen Katz

Austen D. Katz, MD, is an Orthopaedic Spine Surgeon and Assistant Professor of Spine Surgery at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell. He specializes in operative and nonoperative management of all spinal disorders. Dr. Katz provides comprehensive treatment for degenerative disc disease, back pain, spinal arthritis, and deformity. He operates across the cervical, thoracic, and lumbar spine and is highly experienced with motion-preservation surgery, including laminoplasty, disc replacement, and decompression. He is also highly experienced with large-scale fusion surgeries, including anterior column reconstruction and posterior fusion, as well as with minimally invasive surgeries, including microdiscectomy, MIS-TLIF, and lateral and anterior interbody fusions. Dr. Austen Katz also performs computer-assisted spine surgery, including robotics and navigation. Dr. Katz received a world-class complex spinal surgery training at the University of California, San Francisco, gaining particular expertise in the treatment of advanced spinal deformities, complex revisions, spinal tumors, and infectious complications. His work at UCSF's esteemed spine fellowship program provided him with unparalleled exposure to all aspects of spine surgery. Dr. Katz earned his MD at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, where he was inducted into the university's inaugural chapter of the Alpha Omega Alpha (AOA) Honor Medical Society. He completed his Orthopaedic Surgery residency at Northwell Health/Zucker School of Medicine at Long Island Jewish Hospital, followed by fellowship training in complex and advanced spinal surgery at UCSF. Throughout his training, he has received numerous awards for patient care, academic excellence, research, and leadership. Dr. Katz is deeply committed to advancing academic medicine. He remains devoted to mentoring and educating residents at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell.

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Back Pain
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Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at New Hyde Park (1 of 3)
410 Lakeville Rd, New Hyde Park, NY 11042
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Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute at East Meadow (2 of 3)
801 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554
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NHPP Orthopaedic Institute at Great Neck 611 (3 of 3)
611 Northern Blvd, Ste 200, Great Neck, NY 11021
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  • Medical School - UConn School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
  • Long Island Jewish Medical Center, Residency in Orthopedic Surgery
  • UCSF School of Medicine, Fellowship in Complex Spine Surgery

Languages spoken

  • English

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Male

NPI number

1851954044

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Dr. Austen Katz frequently sees patients for Back Pain, Back Problems, Neck Pain, Spine Deformation / Scoliosis , and Surgery Consultation. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Austen Katz on their profile.

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Dr. Austen Katz speaks English.

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1 patients have reviewed Dr. Austen Katz. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 4/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.

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