Overview
Dr. Marc R. Katz received his combined M.D. and MPH from Tulane University School of Medicine in 1981. He completed his internship and residency in general surgery at the Medical College of Virginia, then a fellowship in cardiothoracic surgery under Dr. Richard Lower (co-pioneer of heart transplantation with Norman Shumway). An additional fellowship in pediatric cardiac surgery was next completed at Boston Children's Hospital. He served as chief of cardiothoracic transplantation at the Medical College of Virginia, and subsequently founded the Virginia Transplant Center in Richmond, Virginia. During his career in adult cardiac surgery he performed the first combined heart - kidney transplant in the eastern U.S. the first left ventricular assist device in Virginia, and has been a pioneer in minimally invasive and robotic heart surgery. Dr. Katz currently serves as professor of surgery and chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina. Additionally he is associate director of the Heart \& Vascular Integrated Center of Clinical Excellence and is co-director of the South Carolina Heart Valve Center. Dr. Katz continues an active practice in adult cardiac surgery specializing in minimally invasive, trans-catheter and robotic approaches for valve disease, plus surgery for congestive heart failure, placement of ventricular assist devices and heart transplantation.
Dr. Katz is highly rated in 13 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, Aortic Valve Stenosis, Aortic Valve Replacement, and Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR).
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 20 peer reviewed articles and participating in 4 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
25 Courtenay Dr, 1st Floor, Charleston, SC 29425
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Katz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Marc R. Katz
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Marc R. Katz?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Marc R. Katz by calling their office at 843-792-1952. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Marc R. Katz a top-rated expert for Mitral Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Marc R. Katz is classified as an Distinguished expert for Mitral Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Marc R. Katz specialize in?
While Dr. Marc R. Katz is a Thoracic Surgery, they have specific expertise in Mitral Stenosis, Mitral Valve Regurgitation, and Aortic Valve Stenosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Thoracic Surgery.
Does Dr. Marc R. Katz participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Marc R. Katz has published 20 articles and abstracts on conditions like Mitral Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Marc R. Katz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Marc R. Katz accept my insurance?
Dr. Marc R. Katz accepts most major insurance plans, including Absolute Total Care South Carolina and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-792-1952 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
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- Distinguished
- Aortic Valve ReplacementDr. Katz isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Replacement.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Katz isDistinguished. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Katz isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Katz isDistinguished. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Advanced
- Aortic DissectionDr. Katz isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Dissection.
- Atrial MyxomaDr. Katz isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Myxoma.
- Heart Bypass SurgeryDr. Katz isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Bypass Surgery.
- Heart TransplantDr. Katz isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Heart TumorDr. Katz isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Tumor.
- Heart Valve RepairDr. Katz isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Valve Repair.
- Experienced
- Aneurysm RepairDr. Katz isExperienced. Learn about Aneurysm Repair.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Katz isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Katz isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Katz isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Katz isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG)Dr. Katz isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG).